TABLE 1.
Demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of sampled tracts, New Orleans SMSA tracts, and Los Angeles County tracts based on the 2000 US census (n = 187)
| Characteristics | Sample mean (SD) | New Orleans and Baton Rouge combined MSA mean | Los Angeles County mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent African American | 29% (32%) | 37% | 10% |
| Percent Hispanic | 28% (31%) | 4% | 45% |
| Percent White | 33% (32%) | 61% | 31% |
| Male unemployment rate | 6% (4%) | 7% | 9% |
| Family poverty rate | 21% (13%) | 14% | 14% |
| Households receiving public assistance | 7% (6%) | 3% | 6% |
| Median household income | $35,632 (7,019) | $36,285 | $42,189 |
Source: Tables DP-1 and DP-3 for Baton Rouge and New Orleans, LA MSA, U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000.
SD: standard deviation, MSA: Metropolitan Statistical Area