CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17.45
Louisiana · Orleans Parish · 4,650 residents · 0.521 sq mi
Notable rankings
#58highest density in LA8,925/sq mi#271highest population in LA4,650#386lowest young in LA35.8 yrs#432highest high poverty in LA23.6%TRACT SHAPE · Orleans Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 17.45 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $224,100. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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
4,650
+15%since 2020
from 4,059 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,925 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 7,791 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
−6%since 2020
from 38.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$52,438
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $32,785 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,798
+47%since 2020
from $19,589 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
−6%since 2020
from 0.489 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.4%
Wholesale trade6.4%
Other services5.6%
Public administration3.3%
Finance & insurance2.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Retail trade1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$224,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $165,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,020
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $840 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
49.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
−15%since 2020
from 5.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.3%(420)
Black80.9%(3,285)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian8.5%(344)
Other0.2%(10)
Diversity Score40.9%(1,660)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.8%(363)
Black90.9%(4,227)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(34)
Diversity Score20.9%(973)
Diversity Score
21
−49%since 2020
from 41 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.2 min
−8%since 2020
from 28.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 70.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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
10.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
Female
58.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.2% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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 4,650 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 $52,438 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 $224,100, and the typical rent is about $1,020 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.8% 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 23.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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