CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 137.01
Louisiana · Orleans Parish · 1,253 residents · 0.755 sq mi
Notable rankings
#115lowest low broadband in LA#1804 US70.3%#190lowest low income in LA$33,750#194highest old in LA46.6 yrs#213lowest low rent burden in LA22.9%TRACT SHAPE · Orleans Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 137.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $151,400. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Orleans Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% 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
1,253
+6%since 2020
from 1,178 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,660 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 1,560 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
+6%since 2020
from 43.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$33,750
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$29,920
+16%since 2020
from $25,904 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
−36%since 2020
from 0.744 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.4%
Professional, scientific, technical15.4%
Information4.9%
Other services1.9%
Retail trade1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$151,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $115,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$868
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $682 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
23.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
−20.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.9%
+20.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(18)
Black96.7%(1,139)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(21)
Diversity Score8.1%(95)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(36)
Black96.1%(1,204)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0.4%(5)
Diversity Score9.5%(119)
Diversity Score
9
+17%since 2020
from 8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.5 min
−7%since 2020
from 31.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
22.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
−18.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+2.7 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
16.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
−34.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
Female
50.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.3%
+23.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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 1,253 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 $33,750 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 $151,400, and the typical rent is about $868 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.3% 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 22.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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