Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA

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2023 Population

114,589

0.652% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

38.2

1.87% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

21.8%

1.17% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$50,745

1.01% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$155,200

3.12% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

43,635

0.231% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA had a population of 115k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $50,745. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA declined from 115,341 to 114,589, a −0.652% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,239 to $50,745, a 1.01% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.61%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.76%), and White (Hispanic) (1.11%).

8.67% of the households in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion 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.

99.1% of the residents in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA are Louisiana State University-Eunice (382 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA was $155,200, and the homeownership rate was 71.1%.

Most people in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29 minutes. The average car ownership in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA borders Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA, Acadiana Regional Development District 1--St. Landry & Evangeline Parishes PUMA, LA, Acadiana Regional Development District 3--Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA, Acadiana Regional Development District 4--Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, and Acadiana Regional Development District 5--Iberia & St. Martin Parishes PUMA, LA.

United States Louisiana

Population & Diversity

Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA is home to a population of 115k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.79% of Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (2.05k people).

In 2023, there were 5.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (88.1k people) in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.13k 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 Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA are French (Incl. Cajun) (6,497 households), Spanish (1,492 households), and Vietnamese (875 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,769

Women

50.8%

56,963

Men

49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 115,732 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

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Citizenship

99.1%

2023 Citizenship

99.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.1% of Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion 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 Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes 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 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
88.1k ± 327
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
16.4k ± 765
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.13k ± 785

3.65%

Hispanic Population

4.18k people

3.65% of the people in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA are hispanic (4.18k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Vietnam
779 ± 683 people
Mexico
267 ± 401 people
Honduras
115 ± 263 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA was Vietnam, the natal country of 779 Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA residents, followed by Mexico with 267 and Honduras with 115.

Foreign-Born Population

1.79%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.05k people

1.49%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.72k people

As of 2023, 1.79% of Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA residents (2.05k 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 Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA was 1.49%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

French (Incl. Cajun)
6,497 households (6.07%)
Spanish
1,492 households (1.39%)
Vietnamese
875 households (0.817%)

8.67% of the households in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion 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 Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA was French (Incl. Cajun). 6.07% of the households in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA reported speaking French (Incl. Cajun) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,356 ± 291
Gulf War (2001-)
997 ± 312
Gulf War (1990s)
898 ± 260

Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA employs 43.6k people. The largest industries in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA are Construction (3,389 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,369 people), and Support activities for mining (3,041 people), and the highest paying industries are Oil & gas extraction ($118,186), Air transportation ($113,828), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($95,475).

Males in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.69 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,434. The income inequality in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.434, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

19,640

Women

44.3%

24,667

Men

55.7%

The workforce of Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA in 2020 was 44,307 people, with 44.3% woman, and 55.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA.

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Occupations

43.6k

2022 Value

−0.231%

1 Year decline

± −0.231%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −0.231%, from 43.7k employees to 43.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA, are Retail salespersons (1,537 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,309 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,196 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

43.6k

2022 Value

−0.231%

1 Year decline

± −0.231%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −0.231%, from 43.7k employees to 43.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA, are Construction (3,389 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,369 people), and Support activities for mining (3,041 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,110

Median earning men ± $2,000

$28,215

Median earning women ± $1,836

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($80,227), Wholesale Trade ($78,684), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,089).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($52,913), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($43,889), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($37,652).

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 Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion 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 Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA awarded 382 degrees. The student population of Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 767 male students and 2,271 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA are White (310 and 81.4%), followed by Black or African American (46 and 12.1%), Two or More Races (9 and 2.36%), and Hispanic or Latino (7 and 1.84%).

The largest universities in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are Louisiana State University-Eunice (382 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA are General Studies (103 and 27%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (61 and 16%), and Registered Nursing (51 and 13.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 3,038 students enrolled in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA, 25.2% men and 74.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,023 records, of which 74.4% were women and 25.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
103 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
61 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
51 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA was General Studies with 103 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Louisiana State University-Eunice

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

382 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Louisiana State University-Eunice with 382 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 111 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA, which is 0.41 times less than the 271 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 310 degrees mean that there were 6.74 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 46 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

Public, 2-year ($2,868) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,862) 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, 1.39% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.63% 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 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (35.9k), Secondary Education (17.7k), and Some college (15.8k).

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 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA was $155,200 in 2023, which is 0.512 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $150,500 to $155,200, a 3.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA is 71.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 29 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA is $50,745. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion 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

$155,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,659

$31,042

Median Property Taxes

±$1,370

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 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.1%

Homeownership

2023

67.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 71.1% of the housing units in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion 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 Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion 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 Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion 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.

$50,745

Median Household Income

± $3,374

43.7k

Number of Households

± 1,712

In 2023, the median household income of the 43.7k households in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA grew to $50,745 from the previous year's value of $50,239.

The following chart displays the households in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.434

2022 Wage GINI in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA

0.429

2021 Wage GINI in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA

In 2022, the income inequality in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA was 0.434 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.15% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (82.7%)
Carpooled (8.45%)
Worked At Home (4.71%)

In 2023, 82.7% of workers in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.45%) and those who worked at home (4.71%).

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

29 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA have a longer commute time (29 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.08% of the workforce in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion 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 Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion 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 Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA (24.6k out of 113k 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 Females 55 - 64 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA is White, followed by Black 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

93.4% of the population of Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 38.1% on employee plans, 30.4% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 1.69% 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

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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 27% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.64%

Uninsured

38.1%

Employer Coverage

30.4%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

1.69%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA declined by 4.19% from 6.93% to 6.64%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.