CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 128
Louisiana · Rapides Parish · 818 residents · 1.288 sq mi
Notable rankings
#20lowest low home value in LA#778 US$56,300#68lowest low broadband in LA#786 US64.2%#147lowest low income in LA$29,911#313lowest low education in LA12.9%TRACT SHAPE · Rapides Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 128 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,911. Population has fallen 18% since 2020, a loss of 175 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $56,300. Households here earn about 46% less than the Rapides Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
818
−18%since 2020
from 993 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
635 / sq mi
−18%since 2020
from 771 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
+8%since 2020
from 33.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024818
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$29,911
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $33,026 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,772
+11%since 2020
from $13,277 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+11%since 2020
from 0.365 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information35.6%
Retail trade5.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
Manufacturing3.6%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$56,300
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$834
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $692 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
36.5% rent
Vacancy rate
30.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.9%
+31.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−7%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(34)
Black92.6%(920)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(39)
Diversity Score17.4%(172)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.6%(38)
Black85.3%(698)
Hispanic / Latino9%(74)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(8)
Diversity Score32.7%(267)
Diversity Score
33
+88%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Drive alone to work
24.7%
−49.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
39.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
13.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
48.1%
+30.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
29.2%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
4.6%
−16.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Female
44.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Foreign born
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 99.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 818 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 $29,911 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 $56,300, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.9% 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 15.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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