CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 54
Louisiana · Ouachita Parish · 1,934 residents · 0.846 sq mi
Notable rankings
#188highest foreign-born in LA10.2%#305lowest low rent burden in LA28.2%#341lowest low broadband in LA79.7%#444highest household income in LA$71,886TRACT SHAPE · Ouachita Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 54 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,886. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $159,200. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% more than the Ouachita Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% 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
1,934
−1%since 2020
from 1,960 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,286 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 2,317 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
−4%since 2020
from 42.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,886
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,143 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,049
+29%since 2020
from $22,464 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+32.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
−22%since 2020
from 0.442 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.1%
Information13%
Retail trade12.6%
Finance & insurance2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Other services1.2%
Public administration1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$159,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $117,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,083
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $772 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
46.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−20%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(1,324)
Black20.4%(400)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(217)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(19)
Diversity Score61.2%(1,200)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(1,058)
Black33.2%(643)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(205)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(28)
Diversity Score72.3%(1,399)
Diversity Score
72
+18%since 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.7 min
+22%since 2020
from 18.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
Female
46.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
Foreign born
10.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 74.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% 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 1,934 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 $71,886 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 $159,200, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.2% 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 21.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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