CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 14.08
Louisiana · Lafayette Parish · 2,587 residents · 12.79 sq mi
Notable rankings
#70highest rent burden in LA77.0%#146highest WFH in LA16.2%#219highest broadband in LA95.0%#269highest education in LA40.1%TRACT SHAPE · Lafayette Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 14.08 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,125. Population has grown 20% since 2020. Median home value is $241,900. The poverty rate of 20.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% more than the Lafayette Parish median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,587
+20%since 2020
from 2,164 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
202 / sq mi
+20%since 2020
from 169 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
+1%since 2020
from 37.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$85,125
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,837 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,510
+1%since 2020
from $36,263 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+1%since 2020
from 0.424 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
Retail trade9.5%
Finance & insurance9.4%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
Other services5.3%
Wholesale trade4.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
Manufacturing2.6%
Public administration1.1%
Education & health services0.7%
Construction0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$241,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $194,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$891
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $821 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.0%
+51.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+7%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(1,609)
Black23%(498)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(28)
Asian1%(22)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score49.2%(1,066)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54%(1,397)
Black35.3%(914)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(183)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other2.9%(76)
Diversity Score72.2%(1,868)
Diversity Score
72
+47%since 2020
from 49 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.2 min
−21%since 2020
from 27.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
Female
43.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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 2,587 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $85,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $241,900, and the typical rent is about $891 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.1% 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 20.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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