CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 131
Louisiana · Rapides Parish · 2,356 residents · 4.255 sq mi
Notable rankings
#65highest high poverty in LA#1236 US47.1%#71lowest low home value in LA$76,500#108lowest low income in LA#1431 US$26,915#155highest rent burden in LA68.1%TRACT SHAPE · Rapides Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 131 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,915. Population has declined 12% since 2020. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $76,500. The poverty rate of 47.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Rapides Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,356
−12%since 2020
from 2,683 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
554 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 631 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+15%since 2020
from 37.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$26,915
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,500 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,238
−4%since 2020
from $21,162 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
47.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.514
+20%since 2020
from 0.427 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
Construction4%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
Education & health services1.5%
Retail trade0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$76,500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $83,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$983
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $797 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
38.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+45%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(1,383)
Black42.5%(1,139)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(124)
Diversity Score69%(1,850)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(1,174)
Black45.8%(1,079)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(61)
Diversity Score67.6%(1,593)
Diversity Score
68
−2%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 76.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.1 min
−14%since 2020
from 23.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% 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
15.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Female
51.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 97.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% 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 2,356 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 $26,915 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 $76,500, and the typical rent is about $983 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.7% 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 47.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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