CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 704
Louisiana · St. John the Baptist Parish · 4,497 residents · 1.527 sq mi
Notable rankings
#153highest household income in LA$96,993#198highest rent in LA$1,422#221highest broadband in LA94.9%#238lowest low poverty in LA8.3%TRACT SHAPE · St. John the Baptist Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 704 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,993. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $270,500. Households here earn about 46% more than the St. John the Baptist Parish median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
4,497
+12%since 2020
from 4,015 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,945 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 2,629 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
Unchangedsince 2020
from 37.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$96,993
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $96,154 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,480
Unchangedsince 2020
from $36,580 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.380 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade7.8%
Information6%
Wholesale trade5.4%
Finance & insurance5.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
Other services2.9%
Education & health services2.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
Public administration1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$270,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $202,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,422
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $745 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+32%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(2,182)
Black40.4%(1,622)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(27)
Asian2.8%(114)
Other1.7%(70)
Diversity Score67.5%(2,712)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.4%(1,951)
Black47.5%(2,135)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(241)
Asian0.6%(27)
Other3.2%(143)
Diversity Score72.8%(3,274)
Diversity Score
73
+8%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.6 min
−6%since 2020
from 31.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% 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
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
Female
53.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
Foreign born
4.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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 4,497 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 $96,993 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 $270,500, and the typical rent is about $1,422 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.2% 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 8.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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