CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 137.02
Louisiana · Orleans Parish · 1,226 residents · 1.187 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2lowest young in LA#20 US14.5 yrs#3highest high poverty in LA#109 US72.3%#16lowest low broadband in LA#217 US52.7%#47lowest low income in LA#589 US$21,319TRACT SHAPE · Orleans Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 137.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,319. Population has fallen 18% since 2020, a loss of 271 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 14.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 72.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Orleans Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 14.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
4% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,226
−18%since 2020
from 1,497 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,033 / sq mi
−18%since 2020
from 1,261 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
14.5
−11%since 2020
from 16.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$21,319
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $12,203 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,751
+77%since 2020
from $4,373 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
72.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2020
from 85.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
+9%since 2020
from 0.361 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance19.9%
Information18.8%
Professional, scientific, technical15.9%
Education & health services4%
Retail trade1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$619
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $647 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
3.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
96.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.9%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
−23.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(1,497)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black98.5%(1,208)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(44)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 79.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.3 min
−13%since 2020
from 23.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
6.3%
−31.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+25.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
31.9%
−13.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
Female
68.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
52.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 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 1,226 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 $21,319 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $619 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.5% 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 72.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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