CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5
Louisiana · Sabine Parish · 3,172 residents · 26.693 sq mi
Notable rankings
#18lowest low rent in LA#442 US$469#153lowest short commute in LA17.4 min#164lowest low income in LA$31,763#177highest high poverty in LA36.3%TRACT SHAPE · Sabine Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 5 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,763. Population has declined 10% since 2020. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $140,500. The poverty rate of 36.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Sabine Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% 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
3,172
−10%since 2020
from 3,540 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
119 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 133 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
+8%since 2020
from 35.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$31,763
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $22,190 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,358
+24%since 2020
from $18,064 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.536
−3%since 2020
from 0.555 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
Wholesale trade9%
Other services9%
Public administration8.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
Retail trade6.4%
Construction5.4%
Finance & insurance3.2%
Education & health services1.6%
Manufacturing1.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$140,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $116,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $361 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
44.6% rent
Vacancy rate
27.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
−16%since 2020
from 5.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(1,620)
Black46.5%(1,647)
Hispanic / Latino3%(107)
Asian1.1%(38)
Other3.6%(128)
Diversity Score71.5%(2,530)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(1,637)
Black42%(1,332)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(79)
Asian0%(1)
Other3.9%(123)
Diversity Score69.4%(2,201)
Diversity Score
69
−3%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.4 min
−30%since 2020
from 24.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Female
53.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+29.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 97.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.7 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 3,172 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 $31,763 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 $140,500, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 14.2% 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 36.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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