CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17.50
Louisiana · Orleans Parish · 3,825 residents · 0.555 sq mi
Notable rankings
#18highest foreign-born in LA29.6%#56highest high poverty in LA#1030 US48.9%#56lowest young in LA27.6 yrs#68lowest low income in LA#914 US$24,035TRACT SHAPE · Orleans Parish, LA
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $157,700. At a median age of 27.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 48.9% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 27.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,825
+8%since 2020
from 3,555 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,892 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 6,405 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.6
−3%since 2020
from 28.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$20,334
+28%since 2020
from $15,833 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
48.9%
+17.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.554
−3%since 2020
from 0.573 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
Construction4.9%
Other services4.7%
Public administration4.7%
Retail trade4.1%
Finance & insurance1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$157,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $142,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$886
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $988 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
54.5% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.5%(125)
Black44.5%(1,583)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(695)
Asian29.3%(1,043)
Other3.1%(109)
Diversity Score84.4%(3,001)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1%(38)
Black65.6%(2,511)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(187)
Asian28.5%(1,089)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.7%(2,321)
Diversity Score
61
−28%since 2020
from 84 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.1 min
−13%since 2020
from 26.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.5%
−24.1 ptssince 2020
from 74.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.3%
+16.3 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
24.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
34.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Female
65.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Foreign born
29.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% 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 3,825 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $157,700, and the typical rent is about $886 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 10.3% 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 48.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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