CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 202
Louisiana · West Baton Rouge Parish · 3,349 residents · 13.994 sq mi
Notable rankings
#155lowest short commute in LA17.4 min#179lowest low education in LA9.8%#219lowest low home value in LA$107,900#280lowest low rent burden in LA26.9%TRACT SHAPE · West Baton Rouge Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 202 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,793. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 632 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,349
−16%since 2020
from 3,981 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
239 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 284 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
+10%since 2020
from 36.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$76,793
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $63,306 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,763
+52%since 2020
from $21,581 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
+16%since 2020
from 0.371 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.4%
Professional, scientific, technical17.4%
Retail trade11.7%
Other services7.8%
Public administration7.8%
Information6.4%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$847
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $724 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.5%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
−17.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.8%(1,346)
Black64.2%(2,554)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(70)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(11)
Diversity Score59.2%(2,358)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.7%(1,196)
Black57.9%(1,939)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(87)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other3.5%(118)
Diversity Score66.9%(2,241)
Diversity Score
67
+13%since 2020
from 59 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.4 min
−15%since 2020
from 20.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.3%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.6% in 2020
Female
43.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.4% in 2020
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 97.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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 3,349 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 $76,793 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $847 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.8% 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 17.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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