CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7
Louisiana · Lafayette Parish · 2,493 residents · 2.554 sq mi
Notable rankings
#29lowest low income in LA#407 US$19,279#34lowest low education in LA#1051 US4.7%#82lowest low home value in LA$80,900#92highest high poverty in LA#1825 US43.2%TRACT SHAPE · Lafayette Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 7 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,279. Population has declined 11% since 2020. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $80,900. The poverty rate of 43.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 71% less than the Lafayette Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,493
−11%since 2020
from 2,793 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
976 / sq mi
−11%since 2020
from 1,094 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+31%since 2020
from 32.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$19,279
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $30,668 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,860
+7%since 2020
from $15,699 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.2%
+21.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+8%since 2020
from 0.432 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11%
Retail trade8.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
Other services4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Public administration1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$80,900
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $114,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$962
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $820 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
60.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+12%since 2020
from 3.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic14%(392)
Black82.5%(2,304)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(96)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(1)
Diversity Score37.3%(1,043)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.1%(502)
Black68.2%(1,699)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(176)
Asian1.3%(32)
Other3.4%(84)
Diversity Score61.1%(1,523)
Diversity Score
61
+64%since 2020
from 37 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.8 min
−22%since 2020
from 23.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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
7.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.5%
+19.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
Female
54.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% 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 2,493 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 $19,279 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 $80,900, and the typical rent is about $962 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 4.7% 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 43.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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