CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6.06
Louisiana · Orleans Parish · 3,706 residents · 0.686 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 6.06 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,015. Population has declined 8% since 2020. Median home value is $243,500. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,706
−8%since 2020
from 4,022 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,402 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 5,863 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
50.6
+5%since 2020
from 48.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,015
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,609 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,867
+12%since 2020
from $33,679 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
+22%since 2020
from 0.396 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
Other services7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
Public administration6.4%
Retail trade6%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$243,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $180,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,452
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,294 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.6% in 2020
10.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
84.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+34%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(945)
Black57.9%(2,327)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(341)
Asian6.1%(245)
Other4.1%(164)
Diversity Score74.7%(3,004)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21%(777)
Black64%(2,370)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(453)
Asian1.3%(50)
Other1.5%(56)
Diversity Score66.5%(2,463)
Diversity Score
66
−11%since 2020
from 75 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.1 min
+20%since 2020
from 25.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
Female
55.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
Foreign born
14.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% 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 3,706 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 $68,015 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 $243,500, and the typical rent is about $1,452 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.9% 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 17.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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