CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9617.02
Louisiana · St. Landry Parish · 1,873 residents · 16.965 sq mi
Notable rankings
#125highest old in LA48.8 yrs#171lowest low rent in LA$721#174highest commute in LA33.7 min#247highest rent burden in LA62.3%TRACT SHAPE · St. Landry Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 9617.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,659. Population has fallen 22% since 2020, a loss of 522 residents. Median home value is $217,700. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% 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
1,873
−22%since 2020
from 2,395 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
110 / sq mi
−22%since 2020
from 141 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.8
+71%since 2020
from 28.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$49,659
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,163 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,438
+29%since 2020
from $22,837 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
−9%since 2020
from 0.421 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
Retail trade9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
Finance & insurance3.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Construction1.8%
Manufacturing1.3%
Other services1.3%
Public administration1.3%
Education & health services0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$217,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $174,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $721 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.0% in 2020
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.3%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+11%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(1,259)
Black44.2%(1,059)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(77)
Diversity Score65.9%(1,578)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(1,337)
Black27.4%(513)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score51.9%(972)
Diversity Score
52
−21%since 2020
from 66 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.7 min
+88%since 2020
from 17.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
Female
51.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
+32.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 1,873 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 $49,659 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 $217,700, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.4% 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 19.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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