CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 306.03
Louisiana · St. Bernard Parish · 1,843 residents · 0.272 sq mi
Notable rankings
#27highest foreign-born in LA25.6%#40highest high poverty in LA#686 US53.2%#41lowest low education in LA#1218 US5.1%#93highest rent burden in LA74.3%TRACT SHAPE · St. Bernard Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 306.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,038. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 53.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the St. Bernard Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
8% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,843
+9%since 2020
from 1,698 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,776 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 6,243 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.7
+39%since 2020
from 24.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$29,038
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $23,971 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,852
+57%since 2020
from $11,342 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
53.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.556
+52%since 2020
from 0.365 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.5%
Information9.3%
Finance & insurance4.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
Transportation & warehousing4%
Retail trade2.3%
Other services1.3%
Public administration1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,182
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $949 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
92.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.9%(270)
Black60.4%(1,026)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(372)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(30)
Diversity Score70.2%(1,191)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.2%(152)
Black51.3%(946)
Hispanic / Latino34.6%(638)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(107)
Diversity Score75.8%(1,397)
Diversity Score
76
+8%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.9 min
−17%since 2020
from 30.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
Female
59.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
Foreign born
25.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.3%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% 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 1,843 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 $29,038 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,182 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 5.1% 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 53.2% 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 305Census Tract 307Census Tract 304Census Tract 306.01Census Tract 303Census Tract 301.05DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024