Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA

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2023 Population

180,456

0.551% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

36.9

0.27% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

20.6%

1.5% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$53,247

4.58% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$192,500

5.54% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

72,190

1.48% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA had a population of 180k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $53,247. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA grew from 179,467 to 180,456, a 0.551% increase and its median household income grew from $50,914 to $53,247, a 4.58% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (29.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.88%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.84%), and White (Hispanic) (1.25%).

4.72% of the households in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes 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.

98.7% of the residents in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA are Southeastern Louisiana University (2,189 degrees awarded in 2022), Northshore Technical Community College (160667) (1,661 degrees), and Compass Career College (85 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA was $192,500, and the homeownership rate was 71%.

Most people in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA borders Capital Region Planning Commission 6--Livingston & St. Helena Parishes PUMA, LA, South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA, Regional Planning Commission 1--St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA, Southwest Region PUMA, MS, South Region--Forrest, Lamar, Marion & Perry Counties PUMA, MS, and South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS.

United States Louisiana Mississippi

Population & Diversity

Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA is home to a population of 180k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.07% of Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (3.74k people).

In 2023, there were 2.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (111k people) in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 53.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.2k 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 Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA are Spanish (5,257 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (771 households), and Other Languages of Asia (494 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

90,676

Women

50.6%

88,441

Men

49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 179,117 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.7%

2023 Citizenship

99.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.7% of Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
111k ± 534
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
53.5k ± 879
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.2k ± 965

4.95%

Hispanic Population

8.94k people

4.95% of the people in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA are hispanic (8.94k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Honduras
725 ± 660 people
Mexico
618 ± 609 people
Guatemala
225 ± 368 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA was Honduras, the natal country of 725 Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA residents, followed by Mexico with 618 and Guatemala with 225.

Foreign-Born Population

2.07%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.74k people

1.59%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.85k people

As of 2023, 2.07% of Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA residents (3.74k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA was 1.59%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,257 households (3.12%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
771 households (0.458%)
Other Languages of Asia
494 households (0.294%)

4.72% of the households in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA was Spanish. 3.12% of the households in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes 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

Vietnam
3,106 ± 433
Gulf War (2001-)
2,332 ± 469
Gulf War (1990s)
1,184 ± 360

Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.33 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA employs 72.2k people. The largest industries in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA are Elementary & secondary schools (6,497 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,062 people), and Construction (5,401 people), and the highest paying industries are Water transportation ($317,112), Investigation & security services ($146,098), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($133,060).

Males in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.7 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,921. The income inequality in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

34,507

Women

49.1%

35,760

Men

50.9%

The workforce of Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA in 2020 was 70,267 people, with 49.1% woman, and 50.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA.

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Occupations

72.2k

2022 Value

1.48%

1 Year growth

± 1.48%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 1.48%, from 71.1k employees to 72.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,915 people), Cashiers (2,311 people), and Registered nurses (2,025 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

72.2k

2022 Value

1.48%

1 Year growth

± 1.48%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 1.48%, from 71.1k employees to 72.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,497 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,062 people), and Construction (5,401 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,478

Median earning men ± $2,442

$31,342

Median earning women ± $1,727

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($80,533), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,073), and Wholesale Trade ($57,344).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($54,167), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($45,255), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,518).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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 Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes 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

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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.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

In 2022, universities in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA awarded 3,935 degrees. The student population of Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 7,351 male students and 11,330 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA are White (2,505 and 64.5%), followed by Black or African American (917 and 23.6%), Hispanic or Latino (263 and 6.77%), and Two or More Races (135 and 3.48%).

The largest universities in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are Southeastern Louisiana University (2,189 and 55.6%), Northshore Technical Community College (160667) (1,661 and 42.2%), and Compass Career College (85 and 2.16%).

The most popular majors in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA are Welding Technology (307 and 7.8%), General Studies (301 and 7.65%), and Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (282 and 7.17%).

The median tuition cost in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA for a public four year colleges is $5,777 for in-state students and $18,255 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 99%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 48.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 18,681 (39.4% men and 60.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 18,681 students enrolled in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA, 39.4% men and 60.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,450 records, of which 59.8% were women and 40.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
190 degrees awarded
General Studies
189 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
162 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA was General Business Administration & Management with 190 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southeastern Louisiana University
2,189 degrees awarded
Northshore Technical Community College (160667)
1,661 degrees awarded
Compass Career College
85 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southeastern Louisiana University with 2,189 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,821 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA, which is 0.861 times less than the 2,114 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,505 degrees mean that there were 2.73 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 917 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

Public, 4-year or above ($5,777) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,596) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($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 2022, 0.721% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.828% 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 Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (53k), Some college (29.6k), and Secondary Education (25.9k).

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 Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA was $192,500 in 2023, which is 0.634 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $182,400 to $192,500, a 5.54% increase. The homeownership rate in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA is 71%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 30.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA is $53,247. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA was Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA with a value of $92,266, followed by Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA and Regional Planning Commission 1--St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA, with respective values of $89,450 and $85,917.

Housing

Property

$192,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,174

$48,143

Median Property Taxes

±$2,255

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 Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71%

Homeownership

2023

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 71% of the housing units in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA was Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA with a value of $92,266, followed by Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA and Regional Planning Commission 1--St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA, with respective values of $89,450 and $85,917.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$53,247

Median Household Income

± $2,248

67.8k

Number of Households

± 2,639

In 2023, the median household income of the 67.8k households in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA grew to $53,247 from the previous year's value of $50,914.

The following chart displays the households in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.467

2022 Wage GINI in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA

0.469

2021 Wage GINI in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA

In 2022, the income inequality in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.252% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.4%)
Carpooled (9.1%)
Worked At Home (5.77%)

In 2023, 80.4% of workers in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.1%) and those who worked at home (5.77%).

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

30.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA have a longer commute time (30.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.95% of the workforce in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes 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 Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA (36k out of 174k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

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

92.6% of the population of Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 36.9% on employee plans, 31.8% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 1.62% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1427 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.488% decrease from the previous year (1434 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1718 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,427 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Louisiana

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see an average of 1,427 patients per year. This represents a 0.488% decrease from the previous year (1,434 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.37%

Uninsured

36.9%

Employer Coverage

31.8%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

1.62%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA declined by 6.43% from 7.87% to 7.37%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.