CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17.51
Louisiana · Orleans Parish · 887 residents · 16.294 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2lowest low income in LA#37 US$11,473#25lowest low broadband in LA#298 US56.2%#55lowest low home value in LA#1634 US$70,000#87highest commute in LA37.7 minTRACT SHAPE · Orleans Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 17.51 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,473. Population has grown 31% since 2020. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 57.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 80% less than the Orleans Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
17% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
887
+31%since 2020
from 678 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
54 / sq mi
+31%since 2020
from 42 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
−5%since 2020
from 39.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024887
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$11,473
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $9,875 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,449
+124%since 2020
from $5,568 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
57.4%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.562
+27%since 2020
from 0.442 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information36.8%
Retail trade24.8%
Transportation & warehousing11.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$958
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $895 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
82.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
−38.7 ptssince 2020
from 71.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.3%(70)
Black79.5%(539)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(47)
Asian2.9%(20)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score44%(298)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.8%(238)
Black54.2%(481)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(82)
Asian9.5%(84)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score77.1%(683)
Diversity Score
77
+75%since 2020
from 44 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 70.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.7 min
+82%since 2020
from 20.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
29.8%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
37.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
46.8%
−18.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
32.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.0%
+24.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
63.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
Female
36.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
Foreign born
14.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
−15.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
56.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% 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 887 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 $11,473 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 $958 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.7% 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 57.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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