CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9503.02
Louisiana · Vernon Parish · 975 residents · 146.472 sq mi
Notable rankings
#11lowest low density in LA#1380 US6.66/sq mi#69highest commute in LA38.6 min#142lowest low home value in LA$93,600#241lowest low education in LA11.3%TRACT SHAPE · Vernon Parish, LA
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 40.7% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
975
+9%since 2020
from 898 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 6 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
−14%since 2020
from 48.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024975
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$21,417
−37%since 2020
from $33,958 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.7%
+23.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
−33%since 2020
from 0.555 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.4%
Wholesale trade14.4%
Information3.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,307
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
79.5%
+79.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97%(871)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(885)
Black1.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score21.4%(209)
Diversity Score
21
+194%since 2020
from 7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.6 min
−4%since 2020
from 40.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% 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
1.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
Female
44.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 73.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 99.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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 975 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,307 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.3% 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 40.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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