CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 46
Louisiana · Orleans Parish · 2,788 residents · 0.271 sq mi
Notable rankings
#34highest density in LA10,288/sq mi#39highest home value in LA$592,900#43highest education in LA72.2%#110highest per-capita income in LA$57,158TRACT SHAPE · Orleans Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 46 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,047. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $592,900. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 25% more than the Orleans Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,788
−1%since 2020
from 2,804 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
10,288 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 10,347 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
−6%since 2020
from 46.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,047
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $75,246 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,158
+18%since 2020
from $48,628 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
+4%since 2020
from 0.416 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food11.3%
Information10.5%
Other services4.5%
Public administration3.9%
Retail trade3.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Manufacturing1%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Finance & insurance0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$592,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $363,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,459
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,191 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
59.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.8%
+28.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
+20.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.3
+73%since 2020
from 4.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(2,383)
Black3.3%(92)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(206)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other3.8%(107)
Diversity Score33.7%(946)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(2,266)
Black5%(139)
Hispanic / Latino9%(250)
Asian1%(27)
Other3.8%(106)
Diversity Score40.9%(1,141)
Diversity Score
41
+21%since 2020
from 34 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
72.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.2 min
−22%since 2020
from 27.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
Female
51.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
Foreign born
9.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 94.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% 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 2,788 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 $71,047 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 $592,900, and the typical rent is about $1,459 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 72.2% 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 7.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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