CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 305
Louisiana · St. Bernard Parish · 1,919 residents · 0.526 sq mi
Notable rankings
#134highest foreign-born in LA12.6%#165lowest young in LA31.7 yrs#230highest rent in LA$1,383#257highest rent burden in LA61.6%TRACT SHAPE · St. Bernard Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 305 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,750. Population has grown 16% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $235,800. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% more than the St. Bernard Parish median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,919
+16%since 2020
from 1,651 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,648 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 3,139 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.7
−3%since 2020
from 32.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$78,750
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,974 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,694
+42%since 2020
from $20,213 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+25.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
−15%since 2020
from 0.494 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.9%
Retail trade10.7%
Information6.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Construction1.2%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$235,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $147,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,383
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,020 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.6%
+20.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
−15%since 2020
from 3.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(1,080)
Black17.9%(296)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(164)
Asian4.5%(74)
Other2.2%(37)
Diversity Score65.9%(1,089)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(937)
Black8.8%(169)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(391)
Asian12.8%(246)
Other9.2%(176)
Diversity Score85.9%(1,649)
Diversity Score
86
+30%since 2020
from 66 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.9 min
+31%since 2020
from 22.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 76.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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
5.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.1%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Female
54.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Foreign born
12.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 82.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% 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 1,919 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 $78,750 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 $235,800, and the typical rent is about $1,383 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.9% 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 22.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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St. Bernard ParishOther census tracts in St. Bernard Parish
Census Tract 308Census Tract 302.07Census Tract 301.03Census Tract 302.09Census Tract 302.08Census Tract 302.04Census Tract 306.02Census Tract 302.06Census Tract 302.03Census Tract 301.04Census Tract 306.03Census Tract 307Census Tract 304Census Tract 306.01Census Tract 303Census Tract 301.05DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024