CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9542
Louisiana · Tangipahoa Parish · 5,352 residents · 1.39 sq mi
Notable rankings
#8lowest young in LA#505 US20.7 yrs#94lowest short commute in LA15.9 min#105highest broadband in LA97.2%#151highest population in LA5,352TRACT SHAPE · Tangipahoa Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 9542 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,797. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $354,700. At a median age of 20.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Tangipahoa Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,352
+11%since 2020
from 4,841 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,850 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 3,483 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.7
−4%since 2020
from 21.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,797
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $32,026 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,716
+34%since 2020
from $16,918 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.563
+10%since 2020
from 0.512 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.9%
Other services6.3%
Finance & insurance6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
Wholesale trade3.7%
Public administration3.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Education & health services0.4%
Retail trade0.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$354,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $211,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $792 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
59.2% rent
Vacancy rate
31.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.5
+28%since 2020
from 6.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(2,649)
Black29.5%(1,428)
Hispanic / Latino11%(533)
Asian3.4%(166)
Other1.3%(65)
Diversity Score75%(3,631)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(3,460)
Black22.7%(1,213)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(262)
Asian0.9%(46)
Other6.9%(371)
Diversity Score65.4%(3,502)
Diversity Score
65
−13%since 2020
from 75 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.9 min
−19%since 2020
from 19.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 67.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% 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
8.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Female
55.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Foreign born
3.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 92.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% 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 5,352 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 $41,797 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 $354,700, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.2% 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 29.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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