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Census Tract 85

Louisiana · Orleans Parish · 1,740 residents · 0.112 sq mi
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#5highest density in LA15,536/sq mi#37highest high poverty in LA#634 US54.1%#61lowest low income in LA#807 US$23,306#123highest foreign-born in LA13.0%
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The short version

The census tract has grown rapidly, with population up 77% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $261,300. The poverty rate of 54.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,740
+77%since 2020
from 981 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
15,536 / sq mi
+77%since 2020
from 8,759 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
−1%since 2020
from 39.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
9051K1K2K2K20202024Census Tract 85
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,468
−26%since 2020
from $34,501 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+20.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
54.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.532
+2%since 2020
from 0.522 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$261,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $165,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,137
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $613 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
55.8% rent
Vacancy rate
30.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 62.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2020
White, non-Hispanic7.5%(74)
Black71%(697)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(148)
Asian5.7%(56)
Other0.6%(6)
Diversity Score57.9%(568)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.8%(396)
Black76.6%(1,332)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score45.3%(788)
Diversity Score
45
−22%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+63%since 2020
from 12.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
Female
44.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
Foreign born
13.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+35.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% 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 1,740 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is this census tract expensive?

In this census tract, the median home is worth about $261,300, and the typical rent is about $1,137 a month.

How educated are people in this census tract?

About 35.9% 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 54.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Orleans Parish
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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