Louisiana

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2021 Population
4.66M
0.157% 1-year decline
US Senator
Bill Cassidy
Republican Party
US Senator
John Kennedy
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
37.4
0.538% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
18.8%
0.636% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$53,571
5.45% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$174,000
3.51% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
1.91M
0.594% 1-year decline

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In 2021, Louisiana had a population of 4.66M people with a median age of 37.4 and a median household income of $53,571. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Louisiana declined from 4.66M to 4.66M, a −0.157% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,800 to $53,571, a 5.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Louisiana are White (Non-Hispanic) (57.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (31.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.56%), White (Hispanic) (2.41%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.71%).

7.69% of the households in Louisiana reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.5% of the residents in Louisiana are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Louisiana are Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (6,917 degrees awarded in 2021), Tulane University of Louisiana (5,096 degrees), and Louisiana State University-Shreveport (3,710 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Louisiana was $174,000, and the homeownership rate was 66.7%.

Most people in Louisiana drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Louisiana was 2 cars per household.

Louisiana borders Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Louisiana is home to a population of 4.66M people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.21% of Louisiana residents were born outside of the country (196k people).

In 2021, there were 1.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.69M people) in Louisiana than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.48M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 119k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Louisiana are Spanish (161,887 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (71,661 households), and Vietnamese (24,697 households).

Population by Location

Sex
RACE/ETHNICITY
The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population
  1. 179,475
  2. 178,270
  3. 178,144

In 2021 there were 4,657,305 residents in Louisiana.

The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Carr 2-Carr 111 PUMA, PR (156,169 people), Carr 2 (Noroeste) PUMA, PR (122,003 people), and Carr 2-Carr 100 PUMA, PR (125,723 people).

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Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
2,372,737
Women
50.9%
2,284,568
Men
49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 4,657,305 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

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Citizenship

97.5%
2021 Citizenship
97.6%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.5% of Louisiana residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Louisiana was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Louisiana
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    2.69M ± 2.31k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.48M ± 3.82k
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    119k ± 4.36k
5.34%
Hispanic Population
249k people

In 2021, there were 1.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.69M people) in Louisiana than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.48M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 119k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.34% of the people in Louisiana are hispanic (249k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Honduras
    34,582 ± 4,549 people
  2. Mexico
    24,245 ± 3,813 people
  3. Vietnam
    18,108 ± 3,297 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 34,582 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 24,245 and Vietnam with 18,108.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.21%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
196k people
4.14%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
193k people

As of 2021, 4.21% of Louisiana residents (196k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Louisiana was 4.14%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    161,887 households (3.71%)
  2. French (Incl. Cajun)
    71,661 households (1.64%)
  3. Vietnamese
    24,697 households (0.566%)

7.69% of the households in Louisiana reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Louisiana was Spanish. 3.71% of the households in Louisiana reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    76,426 ± 1,857
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    51,980 ± 1,970
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    39,076 ± 1,862

Louisiana has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.47 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Louisiana employs 1.91M people. The largest industries in Louisiana are Construction (140,795 people), Elementary & secondary schools (135,128 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (128,383 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($136,502), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($130,300), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($126,342).

Males in Louisiana have an average income that is 1.54 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,011. The income inequality in Louisiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
943,884
Women
49.1%
977,920
Men
50.9%

The workforce of Louisiana in 2020 was 1,921,804 people, with 49.1% woman, and 50.9% men.

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Workforce and Wage by Location

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RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2021 there were 1,910,379 people working in Louisiana. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Carr 2-Carr 111 PUMA, PR (40,362 people), Carr 2 (Noroeste) PUMA, PR (30,396 people), and Carr 2-Carr 100 PUMA, PR (29,954 people).

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Occupations

1.91M
2021 Value
−0.594%
1 Year decline
± −0.594%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Louisiana declined at a rate of −0.594%, from 1.92M employees to 1.91M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Louisiana, are Registered nurses (48,898 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (48,213 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (47,528 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Louisiana.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

1.91M
2021 Value
−0.594%
1 Year decline
± −0.594%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Louisiana declined at a rate of −0.594%, from 1.92M employees to 1.91M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Louisiana, are Construction (140,795 people), Elementary & secondary schools (135,128 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (128,383 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Louisiana, though some of these residents may live in Louisiana and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$47,756
Median earning men ± $517
$30,227
Median earning women ± $245

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($65,244), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($64,813), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,883).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($42,947), Manufacturing ($41,460), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,560).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 90,756
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 60,154
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 44,126
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $74.8M
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. $71.9M
    Manufacturing
  3. $32.1M
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $48B
  2. $46.7B
  3. $46.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $48B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($46.7B) and Fuel oils ($46.4B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$371B
2020 Value in Louisiana
$691B
Projected 2050 Value in Louisiana
86.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Louisiana trade was $371B. This is expected to increase 86.1% to $691B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $48.8B
  2. $24.6B
  3. $8.21B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $48.8B, followed by Mississippi with $24.6B and Florida and $8.21B.

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.01%).

The most partisan county was Cameron County, LA with 90.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Donald J. Trump
Popular Vote for Louisiana
58.5% for the Republican Party
Most Partisan Counties in Louisiana
  1. 90.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
  2. 90.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
  3. 86.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Louisiana was Cameron County, LA with 90.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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US Senators from Louisiana

Bill Cassidy
Senator from Louisiana2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
John Kennedy
Senator from Louisiana3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Louisiana

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Louisiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

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learningEducation

In 2021, universities in Louisiana awarded 67,410 degrees. The student population of Louisiana in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 93,543 male students and 156,213 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Louisiana are White (36,486 and 56%), followed by Black or African American (18,367 and 28.2%), Hispanic or Latino (3,822 and 5.86%), and Unknown (2,333 and 3.58%).

The largest universities in Louisiana by number of degrees awarded are Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (6,917 and 10.3%), Tulane University of Louisiana (5,096 and 7.56%), and Louisiana State University-Shreveport (3,710 and 5.5%).

The most popular majors in Louisiana are General Studies (5,656 and 8.39%), General Business Administration & Management (5,182 and 7.69%), and Registered Nursing (3,205 and 4.75%).

The median tuition costs in Louisiana are $17,925 for private four year colleges, and $5,532 and $13,164 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Louisiana, the percentage of applicants admitted was 56.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 249,756 (37.5% men and 62.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 249,756 students enrolled in Louisiana, 37.5% men and 62.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 128,056 records, of which 59.8% were women and 40.2% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 1,751 degree-majors awarded
  2. 1,450 degree-majors awarded
  3. 2,016 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Louisiana was General Business Administration & Management with 1,751 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 6,917 degrees awarded
  2. 5,096 degrees awarded
  3. 3,710 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with 6,917 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 25,670 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Louisiana, which is 0.615 times less than the 41,740 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 36,486 degrees mean that there were 1.99 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 18,367 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,129) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,629) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.927% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.797% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Louisiana in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Some college (815k), and Secondary Education (622k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Louisiana was $174,000 in 2021, which is 0.71 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $168,100 to $174,000, a 3.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Louisiana is 66.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Louisiana have an average commute time of 25.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Louisiana is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Louisiana is $53,571. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Louisiana was Ascension Parish, LA with a value of $86,256, followed by West Baton Rouge Parish, LA and St. Charles Parish, LA, with respective values of $72,391 and $72,088.

In 2022, 15.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Louisiana. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.493%.

Property

$174,000
Median Property Value 2021
±$963
$1.17M
Median Property Taxes
±$9,008

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Louisiana the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

66.7%
Homeownership
2021
68.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 66.7% of the housing units in Louisiana were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.6%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Louisiana was Ascension Parish, LA with a value of $86,256, followed by West Baton Rouge Parish, LA and St. Charles Parish, LA, with respective values of $72,391 and $72,088.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$53,571
Median Household Income
± $378
1.75M
Number of Households
± 11,276

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.75M households in Louisiana grew to $53,571 from the previous year's value of $50,800.

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Wage Distribution

0.467
2021 Wage GINI in Louisiana
0.465
2020 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.399% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (81.1%)
  2. Carpooled (8.9%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.27%)

In 2021, 81.1% of workers in Louisiana drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.9%) and those who worked at home (5.27%).

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Commute Time

25.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Louisiana have a shorter commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.1% of the workforce in Louisiana have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Louisiana distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Louisiana have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Louisiana. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.493%.

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Poverty & Diversity

18.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Louisiana (850k out of 4.53M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Louisiana is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2022, 24.3% of the children was living in poverty in Louisiana. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.3%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 541 in Louisiana. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 36.2 per 100,000 population.

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pulseHealth

91.7% of the population of Louisiana has health coverage, with 41.2% on employee plans, 25.5% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.78% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1434 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.18% decrease from the previous year (1466 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1759 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 305 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,434 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Louisiana

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see an average of 1,434 patients per year. This represents a 2.18% decrease from the previous year (1,466 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.28%
Uninsured
41.2%
Employer Coverage
25.5%
Medicaid
11.5%
Medicare
11.7%
Non-Group
1.78%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Louisiana declined by 4.55% from 8.67% to 8.28%.

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Health Outcomes

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In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 68.6 in Louisiana.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.2% in Louisiana.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 10.3% in Louisiana.

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