Census tract · Jefferson Parish
Census Tract 279.04, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Census Tract 279.04, GEOID 22051027904, in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, partly within Jean Lafitte, Lafitte and Barataria. 3,298 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±768); the 2020 Census counted 3,881.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,298
±768 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,881
Median household income
$63,895
±$8,200 (90% margin)
Jefferson Parish: $65,252
Median home value
$205,300
±$22,253 (90% margin)
Jefferson Parish: $251,400
Median gross rent
$1,281
±$495 (90% margin)
Jefferson Parish: $1,190
Where is Census Tract 279.04?
Census Tract 279.04 is one of 128 census tracts in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It covers 30.28 square miles of land, 128 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 22051027904, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Jean Lafitte | 28% |
| Lafitte | 28% |
| Barataria | 20% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 279.04: Tract 279.03, Tract 280 ($86,097), Tract 211.02 in Lafourche Parish ($77,782), Tract 504 in Plaquemines Parish ($89,592) and Tract 632 in St. Charles Parish ($107,823). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 279.04?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 279.04's population at 3,298 (±768) in 1,202 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,881 residents and 1,778 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 279.04 | Jefferson Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,298 ±768 | 430,920 |
| Households | 1,202 ±169 | 177,003 |
| Average household size | 2.74 ±0.36 | 2.42 |
| Housing units | 1,604 ±161 | 194,418 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 279.04?
The median resident of Census Tract 279.04 is 40.3 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 16.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 11.1%.
| Measure | Tract 279.04 | Jefferson Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 ±4.6 | 40.0 |
| Under 18 years | 23.3% ±4.8 pts | 22.4% |
| 65 years and over | 16.4% ±4.4 pts | 18.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% ±1.3 pts | 18.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.8% ±5.5 pts | 47.2% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 25.1% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 11.1% ±4.9 pts | 3.7% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 0.7% |
| Born outside the United States | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 14.6% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 21.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1% ±2.5 pts | 5.1% |
| With a disability | 16.5% ±5.4 pts | 16.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.0% ±2.5 pts | 11.4% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.6% ±6.3 pts | 86.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.6% ±4.0 pts | 30.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.6% ±1.9 pts | 11.1% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.8% ±3.4 pts | 89.6% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 279.04 earn?
Half of the 1,202 households in Census Tract 279.04 earn less than $63,895 a year (±$8,200), against $65,252 across Jefferson Parish: 65th highest of the county's 119 tracts with a reliable estimate. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 279.04 | Jefferson Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,895 ±$8,200 | $65,252 |
| Mean household income | $86,420 ±$12,395 | $92,680 |
| Per capita income | $33,715 ±$7,673 | $37,862 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.4% ±4.3 pts | 16.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.1% ±7.2 pts | 23.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.1% ±5.3 pts | 14.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% ±2.4 pts | 94.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.6% ±6.5 pts | 88.0% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 279.04?
Owners occupy 86.9% of Census Tract 279.04's occupied homes and renters 13.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $205,300 by its owner (±$22,253). The median renter pays $1,281 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 279.04 | Jefferson Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $205,300 ±$22,253 | $251,400 |
| Median gross rent | $1,281 ±$495 | $1,190 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.7% ±40.1 pts | 45.6% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,851 ±$282 | $1,762 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.9% ±6.1 pts | 62.6% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 13.1% ±6.1 pts | 37.4% |
| Housing units | 1,604 ±161 | 194,418 |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.4% ±5.5 pts | 65.1% |
| Mobile homes | 20.1% ±5.5 pts | 1.8% |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.6% ±4.3 pts | 0.7% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.2% ±5.1 pts | 4.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.7% ±5.2 pts | 2.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.4% ±2.5 pts | 7.4% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 279.04 get to work?
86.5% of Census Tract 279.04's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 35.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.8%.
| Measure | Tract 279.04 | Jefferson Parish |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.9% ±7.1 pts | 63.4% |
| Unemployment rate | 10.8% ±7.1 pts | 6.2% |
| Drove alone to work | 86.5% ±4.9 pts | 76.5% |
| Carpooled | 3.0% ±2.0 pts | 10.9% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.9% |
| Walked | 5.4% ±3.6 pts | 1.6% |
| Worked from home | 3.5% ±2.6 pts | 8.2% |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.6 min ±5.0 | 24.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 279.04 compare with the other tracts in Jefferson Parish?
Among Jefferson Parish's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 279.04 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Jefferson Parish |
|---|---|
| Population | 62nd of 125 |
| Residents per square mile | 124th of 126 |
| Median household income | 65th of 119 |
| Per capita income | 69th of 125 |
| Median home value | 84th of 122 |
| Median gross rent | 44th of 110 |
| Poverty rate | 77th of 97 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 116th of 120 |
| Median age | 73rd of 125 |
| Owner-occupied share | 25th of 124 |
The tracts next to it on Jefferson Parish's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 210 | 62nd | $64,402±$12,370 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 282 | 63rd | $64,268±$19,242 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 278.19 | 64th | $64,135±$22,251 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 279.04 | 65th | $63,895±$8,200 |
| Tract 259 | 66th | $60,488±$23,775 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 287 | 67th | $60,192±$35,242 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 205.02 | 68th | $60,095±$8,390 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 279.04?
4 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 279.04 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections