CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 72
Louisiana · Orleans Parish · 2,318 residents · 0.377 sq mi
Notable rankings
#78highest foreign-born in LA17.0%#88lowest low income in LA#1172 US$25,588#103lowest low home value in LA$86,000#143highest density in LA6,149/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Orleans Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 72 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,588. Population has fallen 21% since 2020, a loss of 607 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Orleans Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
17% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,318
−21%since 2020
from 2,925 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,149 / sq mi
−21%since 2020
from 7,759 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
+13%since 2020
from 31.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$25,588
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $21,492 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,384
+57%since 2020
from $15,489 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.525
+8%since 2020
from 0.485 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
Wholesale trade5.1%
Other services2.8%
Finance & insurance2.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
Retail trade1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,175
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $880 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
83.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
52.6%
+39.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.7%(166)
Black82.3%(2,406)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(201)
Asian4.9%(144)
Other0.3%(8)
Diversity Score39.1%(1,144)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.9%(322)
Black66.6%(1,544)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(343)
Asian2.5%(59)
Other2.2%(50)
Diversity Score64.3%(1,489)
Diversity Score
64
+64%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+21.6 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.5 min
−31%since 2020
from 31.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
29.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
32.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
31.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 62.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
57.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Female
42.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Foreign born
17.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% 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 2,318 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 $25,588 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 $1,175 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 20.7% 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 31.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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