CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1
Louisiana · West Carroll Parish · 3,530 residents · 108.693 sq mi
Notable rankings
#82highest old in LA50.6 yrs#125lowest low rent in LA$660#127lowest low broadband in LA71.3%#146lowest low density in LA32.48/sq miTRACT SHAPE · West Carroll Parish, LA
The short version
Census Tract 1 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,875. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $98,000. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,530
−6%since 2020
from 3,742 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
32 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 34 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
50.6
+21%since 2020
from 41.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,875
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $37,577 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,360
+40%since 2020
from $23,799 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
−12%since 2020
from 0.530 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.9%
Information12.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
Construction5.6%
Other services3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
Finance & insurance2.9%
Retail trade2.6%
Public administration2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Manufacturing1%
Education & health services0.3%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$98,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $89,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $551 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.6% in 2020
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−1%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic76%(2,843)
Black18.3%(684)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(191)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(24)
Diversity Score48.3%(1,809)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(2,822)
Black14.1%(497)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(126)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(85)
Diversity Score42.4%(1,497)
Diversity Score
42
−12%since 2020
from 48 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 77.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.4 min
+37%since 2020
from 18.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−16.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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
5.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Female
51.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.3%
+22.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% 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 3,530 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 $41,875 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 $98,000, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 14.2% 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 17.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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West Carroll ParishDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024