CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 13.02
Louisiana · Lafayette Parish · 2,932 residents · 0.71 sq mi
Notable rankings
#19lowest low income in LA#293 US$17,487#192lowest short commute in LA17.9 min#231lowest low rent in LA$761#251highest foreign-born in LA8.2%TRACT SHAPE · Lafayette Parish, LA
The short version
Population has declined 6% since 2020. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 31.5% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,932
−6%since 2020
from 3,108 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,130 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 4,377 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
−21%since 2020
from 50.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$15,732
−6%since 2020
from $16,683 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.574
+9%since 2020
from 0.528 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information35.9%
Wholesale trade19.5%
Finance & insurance9.2%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
Construction3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$761
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $417 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
54.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.8%
+21.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.9%(338)
Black88.2%(2,740)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.9%(28)
Diversity Score26.4%(819)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.7%(78)
Black78.7%(2,308)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(312)
Asian0%(1)
Other7.9%(233)
Diversity Score45.3%(1,327)
Diversity Score
45
+72%since 2020
from 26 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.9 min
−21%since 2020
from 22.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−30.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
33.8%
+31.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
21.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.5%
−14.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
Female
54.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
Foreign born
8.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.0%
+31.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 98.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,932 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $761 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 31.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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