CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 70
Louisiana · Orleans Parish · 2,194 residents · 0.39 sq mi
Notable rankings
#6lowest young in LA#403 US20.3 yrs#16lowest short commute in LA#945 US12.6 min#98highest high poverty in LA#1984 US42.4%#128highest broadband in LA96.8%TRACT SHAPE · Orleans Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 70 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,292. Population has declined 10% since 2020. At a median age of 20.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 42.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Orleans Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
22% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,194
−10%since 2020
from 2,450 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,626 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 6,282 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.3
−1%since 2020
from 20.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,292
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $28,981 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,219
+17%since 2020
from $7,908 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.572
+18%since 2020
from 0.486 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Other services1.1%
Public administration1.1%
Retail trade0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,262
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $873 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.6%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
78.4% rent
Vacancy rate
34.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−20.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.3%(228)
Black82.9%(2,031)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(83)
Asian2.5%(61)
Other1.9%(47)
Diversity Score37.7%(925)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13%(285)
Black72.4%(1,589)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(227)
Asian1.1%(25)
Other3.1%(68)
Diversity Score55.8%(1,225)
Diversity Score
56
+48%since 2020
from 38 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.6%
+23.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.1%
+19.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
12.6 min
+6%since 2020
from 11.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
34.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
33.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.9%
−14.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.1%
+20.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
25.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
Female
75.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.5% in 2020
Foreign born
3.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+53.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% 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 2,194 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 $41,292 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 $1,262 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.6% 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 42.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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