CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9606
Louisiana · Union Parish · 3,927 residents · 108.752 sq mi
Notable rankings
#48lowest low broadband in LA#592 US62.4%#163lowest low density in LA36.11/sq mi#395lowest low rent burden in LA33.1%#419highest high poverty in LA23.9%TRACT SHAPE · Union Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 9606 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $173,800. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% more than the Union Parish median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% 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
3,927
+5%since 2020
from 3,757 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
36 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 35 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
+10%since 2020
from 35.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$62,750
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,979 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,648
+16%since 2020
from $28,264 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
+15%since 2020
from 0.399 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.6%
Information13.2%
Finance & insurance12.2%
Construction10.9%
Retail trade10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
Other services7.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
Public administration5.5%
Education & health services3.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
Manufacturing2.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$173,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $140,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,068
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $594 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
−16.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+22%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(3,338)
Black10.8%(407)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(5)
Diversity Score24.9%(934)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(3,640)
Black5.3%(207)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(74)
Diversity Score17.2%(676)
Diversity Score
17
−31%since 2020
from 25 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.5 min
−6%since 2020
from 30.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% 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
2.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.9%
+23.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
Female
51.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.8 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 3,927 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 $62,750 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 $173,800, and the typical rent is about $1,068 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.2% 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 23.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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