OZ Pitch Day - Mar 6, 2025
OZ Pitch Day - Mar 6, 2025
Census Tract 8, Lafayette, Louisiana
Census Tract 8 is a Low-Income Community Opportunity Zone located in Lafayette, Louisiana .
This 0.6 square mile census tract has a population of approximately 3,300 and is one of 7 Opportunity Zones in Lafayette Parish .
The adjacent map shows the location of this Opportunity Zone in Louisiana.
Opportunity Zone Map
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Census Tract 8 Demographics
The charts below illustrate how this Opportunity Zone compares to the broader city, county, and state on various socioeconomic indicators:
Median Household Income
$22K |
This Opportunity Zone has a median household income of approximately $22,000 , which is 57% lower than the median household income for the state of Louisiana of $51,000 .
Poverty Rate
48% |
The percentage of households below the poverty line in this Opportunity Zone is 48% , which is 29% higher than the rate for the state of Louisiana of 19% .
Median Home Value
$65K |
This Opportunity Zone has a median home value of approximately $65,000 , which is 62% lower than the median home value for the state of Louisiana of $170,000 .
Education
67% |
This Opportunity Zone has a percentage of population with high school diploma of approximately 67% , which is 19% lower than the rate for the state of Louisiana of 86% .
Median Age
29 |
This Opportunity Zone has a median age of approximately 29 , which is 24% lower than the median age for the state of Louisiana of 38 .
Louisiana OZ Funds
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