CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 121.02
Louisiana · Orleans Parish · 5,582 residents · 0.299 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1highest education in LA#294 US89.6%#2highest broadband in LA#406 US100.0%#3highest density in LA18,669/sq mi#3lowest short commute in LA#219 US10.0 minTRACT SHAPE · Orleans Parish, LA
The short version
Population has grown 37% since 2020. 90% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $852,700. At a median age of 20.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 49.0% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $852,700, the poverty rate sits 294% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Younger
median age 20.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
90% 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
5,582
+37%since 2020
from 4,087 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
18,669 / sq mi
+37%since 2020
from 13,669 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.7
+1%since 2020
from 20.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$16,083
−1%since 2020
from $16,182 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
49.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.636
+3%since 2020
from 0.617 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services3.8%
Public administration3.5%
Information2.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
Education & health services1.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Retail trade0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$852,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $708,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,719
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,359 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
46.4% rent
Vacancy rate
27.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−18.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.2%(2,132)
Black22.9%(935)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(622)
Asian6.2%(253)
Other3.5%(145)
Diversity Score80.9%(3,307)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(2,560)
Black29.7%(1,656)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(687)
Asian7.1%(397)
Other5.1%(282)
Diversity Score84.9%(4,737)
Diversity Score
85
+5%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
89.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
68.9%
+26.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
10.0 min
−28%since 2020
from 13.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
16.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
59.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
38.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
Female
61.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
Foreign born
7.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 91.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% 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 5,582 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $852,700, and the typical rent is about $1,719 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 89.6% 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 49.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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