CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 96
Louisiana · Orleans Parish · 1,398 residents · 0.133 sq mi
Notable rankings
#15highest WFH in LA29.8%#24highest education in LA76.6%#32highest per-capita income in LA$79,778#32highest home value in LA$620,100TRACT SHAPE · Orleans Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 96 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,896. Population has fallen 25% since 2020, a loss of 474 residents. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $620,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 94% more than the Orleans Parish median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% 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
1,398
−25%since 2020
from 1,872 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
10,511 / sq mi
−25%since 2020
from 14,075 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
−2%since 2020
from 40.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$109,896
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $86,848 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,778
+115%since 2020
from $37,144 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
+19%since 2020
from 0.410 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.7%
Other services6.4%
Wholesale trade6%
Public administration5.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
Retail trade3.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$620,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $409,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,481
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,280 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.0% in 2020
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+20%since 2020
from 4.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(1,143)
Black33.4%(625)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(43)
Diversity Score64.3%(1,203)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(1,015)
Black8.5%(119)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(91)
Asian1.6%(23)
Other10.7%(150)
Diversity Score56.2%(786)
Diversity Score
56
−13%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
76.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
53.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.7 min
−9%since 2020
from 27.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.8%
+19.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
Female
54.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 85.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 97.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% 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 1,398 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 $109,896 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 $620,100, and the typical rent is about $1,481 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 76.6% 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 4.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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