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

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2023 Population
114,589
0.652% 1-year decline
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

About

In the year of 2023, N/A 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 undefined are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.3%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.72%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (1.59%), and White (Hispanic) (1.11%).

8.67% of the households in N/A 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 N/A are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA are Louisiana State University-Eunice (431 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in N/A was $155,200, and the homeownership rate was 71.1%.

Most people in N/A drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29 minutes. The average car ownership in N/A was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

N/A 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 N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.12k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in N/A are French (Incl. Cajun) (6,497 households), Spanish (1,492 households), and Vietnamese (875 households).

Population & Diversity

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 N/A was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in undefined
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    88.1k ± 327
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    16.4k ± 765
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    3.12k ± 699
3.65%
Hispanic Population
4.18k people

In 2023, there were 5.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (88.1k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.12k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.65% of the people in N/A are hispanic (4.18k people).

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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 approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in N/A was 1.49%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. French (Incl. Cajun)
    6,497 households (6.07%)
  2. Spanish
    1,492 households (1.39%)
  3. Vietnamese
    875 households (0.817%)

8.67% of the households in N/A 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 N/A was French (Incl. Cajun). 6.07% of the households in N/A reported speaking French (Incl. Cajun) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,356 ± 291
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    997 ± 312
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    898 ± 260

N/A has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

Employment

Occupations

43.7k
2023 Value
0.133%
1 Year growth
± 0.133%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A grew at a rate of 0.133%, from 43.6k employees to 43.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in N/A, are Retail salespersons (1,541 people), Other managers (1,277 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,254 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of N/A.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

43.7k
2023 Value
0.133%
1 Year growth
± 0.133%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A grew at a rate of 0.133%, from 43.6k employees to 43.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in N/A, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,629 people), Construction (3,527 people), and Support activities for mining (3,220 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of N/A, though some of these residents may live in N/A and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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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).

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Education

In 2023, universities in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA awarded 431 degrees. The student population of Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 902 male students and 2,721 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA are White (341 and 79.5%), followed by Black or African American (59 and 13.8%), Unknown (16 and 3.73%), and Two or More Races (6 and 1.4%).

The largest universities in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are Louisiana State University-Eunice (431 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA are General Studies (128 and 29.7%), Registered Nursing (80 and 18.6%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (55 and 12.8%).

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

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Educational Attainment

Race

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Housing & Living

The median property value in N/A 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 N/A is 71.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in N/A have an average commute time of 29 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in N/A is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$155,200
Median Property Value 2023
±$7,659
$31,042
Median Property Taxes
±$1,370
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Rent vs Own

71.1%
Homeownership
2023
67.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 71.1% of the housing units in N/A were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.4%.

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Household Income

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$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 N/A grew to $50,745 from the previous year's value of $50,239.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (82.7%)
  2. Carpooled (8.45%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.71%)

In 2023, 82.7% of workers in N/A drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.45%) and those who worked at home (4.71%).

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Commute Time

29 minutes
Average Travel Time

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.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number
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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in N/A is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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Health

Coverage

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, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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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 N/A declined by 4.19% from 6.93% to 6.64%.

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