CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 204.02
Louisiana · West Baton Rouge Parish · 8,799 residents · 32.362 sq mi
Notable rankings
#6highest population in LA#1096 US8,799#61highest broadband in LA98.1%#80lowest low poverty in LA4.6%#87highest household income in LA$109,284TRACT SHAPE · West Baton Rouge Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 204.02 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,284. Population has grown 21% since 2020. Median home value is $249,400. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the West Baton Rouge Parish median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,799
+21%since 2020
from 7,246 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
272 / sq mi
+21%since 2020
from 224 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.2
−3%since 2020
from 34.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20249K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$109,284
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $82,332 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,771
+37%since 2020
from $34,032 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
−4%since 2020
from 0.342 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.7%
Information7.4%
Finance & insurance6%
Wholesale trade6%
Other services4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
Public administration3.4%
Education & health services2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$249,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $219,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,420
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,116 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−14%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(4,937)
Black28.9%(2,092)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(181)
Diversity Score56.5%(4,092)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(5,218)
Black32.5%(2,862)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(480)
Asian0.4%(32)
Other2.4%(207)
Diversity Score67.4%(5,928)
Diversity Score
67
+19%since 2020
from 56 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.3 min
+14%since 2020
from 23.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% 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
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
Female
53.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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 8,799 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 $109,284 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 $249,400, and the typical rent is about $1,420 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.0% 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 4.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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