CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 508
Louisiana · Plaquemines Parish · 924 residents · 116.733 sq mi
Notable rankings
#14lowest low density in LA#1618 US7.92/sq mi#31lowest low home value in LA#1032 US$61,300#35lowest low education in LA#1066 US4.8%#89lowest low rent in LA$620TRACT SHAPE · Plaquemines Parish, LA
The short version
Population has declined 6% since 2020. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $61,300. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
924
−6%since 2020
from 982 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 8 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.5
−1%since 2020
from 33.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024924
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$26,982
−2%since 2020
from $27,431 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
−16%since 2020
from 0.497 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.4%
Construction20.4%
Finance & insurance8.2%
Education & health services6.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
Information4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$61,300
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $74,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
10.6% rent
Vacancy rate
29.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−39.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(566)
Black13.3%(131)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(149)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.8%(136)
Diversity Score76%(746)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(553)
Black14.1%(130)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(112)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other13.1%(121)
Diversity Score73.8%(682)
Diversity Score
74
−3%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.4 min
−31%since 2020
from 32.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% 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
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 62.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Female
43.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Foreign born
6.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% 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 924 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $61,300.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 4.8% 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 22.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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