CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 14.27
Louisiana · Lafayette Parish · 10,133 residents · 10.552 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4highest population in LA#517 US10,133#63lowest low rent burden in LA6.6%#81lowest low poverty in LA4.6%#197highest household income in LA$92,375TRACT SHAPE · Lafayette Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 14.27 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,375. The census tract has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2020. Median home value is $271,500. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Lafayette Parish median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% 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
10,133
+59%since 2020
from 6,382 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
960 / sq mi
+59%since 2020
from 605 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.0
−11%since 2020
from 37.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
202410K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$92,375
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $92,444 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,774
−11%since 2020
from $37,782 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
−14%since 2020
from 0.417 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
Manufacturing8.3%
Retail trade8.3%
Other services8.1%
Public administration7.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
Wholesale trade5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
Education & health services1.4%
Construction0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$271,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $225,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
9.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+21%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(4,992)
Black16.3%(1,043)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(227)
Asian0.6%(39)
Other1.3%(81)
Diversity Score45%(2,872)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79%(8,006)
Black13.1%(1,325)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(253)
Asian0.6%(57)
Other4.9%(492)
Diversity Score44.5%(4,505)
Diversity Score
44
−1%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.0 min
+2%since 2020
from 23.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
3.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
Female
53.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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 10,133 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 $92,375 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 $271,500.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.4% 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 4.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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