CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 126
Louisiana · Orleans Parish · 1,524 residents · 0.181 sq mi
Notable rankings
#9highest education in LA#1569 US81.9%#12highest home value in LA$804,800#63lowest young in LA27.8 yrs#76highest density in LA8,420/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Orleans Parish, LA
The short version
Population has fallen 18% since 2020, a loss of 342 residents. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $804,800. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $804,800, the poverty rate sits 168% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,524
−18%since 2020
from 1,866 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,420 / sq mi
−18%since 2020
from 10,309 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.8
−32%since 2020
from 40.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$42,963
−16%since 2020
from $50,986 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.3%
+18.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.636
+21%since 2020
from 0.526 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information4.5%
Other services4.1%
Public administration3%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
Retail trade1.7%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Finance & insurance0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$804,800
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $391,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,391
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,114 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−18.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.1% in 2020
54.1% rent
Vacancy rate
27.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
+17.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(1,205)
Black16.9%(316)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(35)
Asian13%(242)
Other3.6%(68)
Diversity Score67%(1,250)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(966)
Black6.2%(95)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(114)
Asian14%(213)
Other8.9%(136)
Diversity Score70.2%(1,069)
Diversity Score
70
+5%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
81.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
46.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.0 min
+3%since 2020
from 20.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 69.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
35.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
Female
64.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
Foreign born
8.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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 1,524 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $804,800, and the typical rent is about $1,391 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 81.9% 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 33.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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