Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA

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2024 Population

130,208

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

35.8

0.845% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

13.3%

3.37% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$83,415

0.733% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$287,700

4.35% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

60,165

1.47% 1-year growth

About

8.98% of the households in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA 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.

96.9% of the residents in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA are University of Louisiana at Lafayette (3,197 degrees awarded in 2023), Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette (474 degrees), and Blue Cliff College-Lafayette (150 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA was $287,700, and the homeownership rate was 67.7%.

Most people in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA borders Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA, Acadiana Regional Development District 3--Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA, and Acadiana Regional Development District 5--Iberia & St. Martin Parishes PUMA, LA.

United States Louisiana

Population & Diversity

Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA is home to a population of 130k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.89% of Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (6.36k people).

In 2024, there were 5.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.3k people) in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.35k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA are Spanish (4,622 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (2,848 households), and Vietnamese (635 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,289

Women

50.2%

63,817

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 128,106 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA.

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Citizenship

96.9%

2024 Citizenship

97.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.9% of Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
96.3k ± 1.95k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.5k ± 1.48k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
5.35k ± 948

6.68%

Hispanic Population

8.7k people

6.68% of the people in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA are hispanic (8.7k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Honduras
770 ± 679 people
India
641 ± 620 people
Mexico
438 ± 513 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA was Honduras, the natal country of 770 Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA residents, followed by India with 641 and Mexico with 438.

Foreign-Born Population

4.89%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

6.36k people

4.51%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.77k people

As of 2024, 4.89% of Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA residents (6.36k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA was 4.51%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,622 households (3.81%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
2,848 households (2.35%)
Vietnamese
635 households (0.523%)

8.98% of the households in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA was Spanish. 3.81% of the households in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,679 ± 399
Vietnam
1,497 ± 416
Gulf War (1990s)
1,201 ± 328

Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA.

Economy

The economy of Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA employs 60.2k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA were Restaurants & Food Services (4,619 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,372 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,098 people), and the highest paying industries were Commercial, industrial & other intangible assets rental & leasing ($153,661), Offices of physicians ($150,487), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($136,954).

Males in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.54 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,816. The income inequality in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.482, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,231

Women

48.6%

30,934

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA in 2023 was 60,165 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA.

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Occupations

60.2k

2023 Value

1.47%

1 Year growth

± 1.47%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 1.47%, from 59.3k employees to 60.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,008 people), Other managers (1,799 people), and Registered nurses (1,533 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

60.2k

2023 Value

1.47%

1 Year growth

± 1.47%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 1.47%, from 59.3k employees to 60.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,619 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,372 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,098 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$64,526

Median earning men ± $3,553

$41,783

Median earning women ± $2,604

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($121,340), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($97,788), and Wholesale Trade ($84,028).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($102,637), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,271), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,375).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

Y-Axis

1.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.94M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

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 Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA. Showing the available data for Louisiana.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38.2%)
Democratic Party
Other (0.547%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Louisiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Louisiana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

Bill Cassidy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Kennedy

Senator from Louisiana

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Louisiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA awarded 4,234 degrees. The student population of Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 6,612 male students and 9,874 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA are White (2,443 and 58.9%), Black or African American (1,181 and 28.5%), Hispanic or Latino (203 and 4.9%), and Asian (127 and 3.06%).

The largest universities in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are University of Louisiana at Lafayette (3,197 and 75.5%), Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette (474 and 11.2%), and Blue Cliff College-Lafayette (150 and 3.54%).

The most popular majors in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA are General Business Administration & Management (474 and 11.2%), Registered Nursing (346 and 8.17%), and General Studies (335 and 7.91%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $5,407 for in-state students and $19,135 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 32.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 16,486 (40.1% men and 59.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 16,486 students enrolled in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, 40.1% men and 59.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,316 records, of which 58.7% were women and 41.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
335 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
326 degrees awarded
General Psychology
136 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA was General Studies with 335 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
3,197 degrees awarded
Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette
474 degrees awarded
Blue Cliff College-Lafayette
150 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Louisiana at Lafayette with 3,197 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,438 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, which is 0.514 times less than the 2,796 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,443 degrees mean that there were 2.07 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,181 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($23,255) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($5,011) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.696% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.198% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA in 2023 were Bachelors Degree (25.7k), Some college (23.3k), and High School or Equivalent (22.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA was $287,700 in 2024, which is 0.865 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $275,700 to $287,700, a 4.35% increase. The homeownership rate in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA is 67.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 22.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$287,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,658

$35,383

Median Property Taxes

±$1,797

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 Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.7%

Homeownership

2024

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 67.7% of the housing units in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$83,415

Median Household Income

± $3,683

52.2k

Number of Households

± 2,174

In 2024, the median household income of the 52.2k households in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA declined from $83,415 from the previous year's value of $84,031.

The following chart displays the households in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.482

2023 Wage GINI in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA

0.472

2022 Wage GINI in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA

In 2023, the income inequality in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.12% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (79.5%)
Worked At Home (11.1%)
Carpooled (5.11%)

In 2024, 79.5% of workers in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.1%) and those who carpooled to work (5.11%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA have a shorter commute time (22.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.77% of the workforce in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA (16.9k out of 127k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA is White, followed by Black 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.1% of the population of Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 50.5% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 1.39% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1,441 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,441 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1692 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 283 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

1,441 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Louisiana

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see an average of 1,441 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,441 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Louisiana in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 23% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.92%

Uninsured

50.5%

Employer Coverage

15.4%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

1.39%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA grew by 7.32% from 7.38% to 7.92%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.