CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6.03
Louisiana · Orleans Parish · 1,472 residents · 0.221 sq mi
Notable rankings
#73highest foreign-born in LA17.6%#124highest density in LA6,661/sq mi#170lowest short commute in LA17.6 min#208lowest low education in LA10.5%TRACT SHAPE · Orleans Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 6.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,529. Population has grown 28% since 2020. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $154,800. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Orleans Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,472
+28%since 2020
from 1,149 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,661 / sq mi
+28%since 2020
from 5,199 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.7
−6%since 2020
from 37.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,529
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $19,934 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,100
+41%since 2020
from $14,280 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
−17%since 2020
from 0.520 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21%
Finance & insurance10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
Information4.5%
Retail trade1.6%
Education & health services1.6%
Other services1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$154,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $151,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,207
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $935 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
67.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−23.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
−43%since 2020
from 7.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(15)
Black76.2%(876)
Hispanic / Latino21%(241)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other0.7%(8)
Diversity Score46.8%(538)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(10)
Black59%(868)
Hispanic / Latino33.4%(491)
Asian4.3%(64)
Other2.6%(39)
Diversity Score67.3%(991)
Diversity Score
67
+44%since 2020
from 47 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.6 min
−43%since 2020
from 30.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 71.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.5%
−17.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.9%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.5%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Female
60.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Foreign born
17.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.7%
+22.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.2%
−15.2 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% 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 1,472 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 $35,529 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 $154,800, and the typical rent is about $1,207 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 10.5% 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 33.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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