CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 409
Louisiana · St. Mary Parish · 3,477 residents · 159.132 sq mi
Notable rankings
#93lowest low density in LA21.85/sq mi#115lowest low rent in LA$645#256highest high poverty in LA31.4%#325highest household income in LA$78,798TRACT SHAPE · St. Mary Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 409 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,798. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $168,900. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% more than the St. Mary Parish median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,477
+4%since 2020
from 3,331 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
22 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 21 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
+5%since 2020
from 36.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$78,798
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,385 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,870
+4%since 2020
from $27,893 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
−18%since 2020
from 0.503 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22%
Manufacturing17.9%
Retail trade8.2%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Construction4.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Education & health services0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$168,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $99,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $799 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.7%
+46.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+20%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(2,181)
Black24%(799)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(24)
Asian0.8%(28)
Other9%(299)
Diversity Score63.2%(2,105)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(2,135)
Black29.6%(1,029)
Hispanic / Latino5%(175)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(138)
Diversity Score66.4%(2,309)
Diversity Score
66
+5%since 2020
from 63 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.4 min
+10%since 2020
from 18.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
+2.5 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
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.7%
−14.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
Female
45.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% 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 3,477 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 $78,798 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 $168,900, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.5% 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 31.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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St. Mary ParishDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024