CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 29
Louisiana · Orleans Parish · 920 residents · 0.156 sq mi
Notable rankings
#286lowest young in LA34.0 yrs#364lowest short commute in LA20.3 min#365lowest low broadband in LA80.3%#368lowest low income in LA$43,269TRACT SHAPE · Orleans Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 29 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,269. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $216,400. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
920
+5%since 2020
from 876 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,897 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 5,615 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
−25%since 2020
from 45.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024920
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$43,269
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $20,160 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,776
+47%since 2020
from $17,520 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−19.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
−22%since 2020
from 0.514 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28.4%
Finance & insurance15.2%
Wholesale trade9.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
Education & health services7.1%
Other services1.5%
Public administration1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$216,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $121,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$886
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $926 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.1%
+19.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
43.9% rent
Vacancy rate
43.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.8%
−56.5 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
−17%since 2020
from 6.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.4%(152)
Black71.9%(630)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(19)
Asian2.3%(20)
Other6.3%(55)
Diversity Score56%(490)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.2%(121)
Black79%(727)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.4%(22)
Other5.4%(50)
Diversity Score44.3%(408)
Diversity Score
44
−21%since 2020
from 56 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 76.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.3 min
−24%since 2020
from 26.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
33.3%
−23.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.6%
+38.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.8%
−18.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
33.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
Female
67.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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 920 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 $43,269 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 $216,400, and the typical rent is about $886 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 14.6% 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 16.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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