Ascension Parish PUMA, LA

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2021 Population

125,289

0.182% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.2

0.556% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.77%

1.96% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$86,256

4.43% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$228,000

1.65% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

57,703

0.148% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Ascension Parish PUMA, LA had a population of 125k people with a median age of 36.2 and a median household income of $86,256. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Ascension Parish PUMA, LA grew from 125,061 to 125,289, a 0.182% increase and its median household income grew from $82,594 to $86,256, a 4.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.6%), Other (Hispanic) (2.61%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.37%), and White (Hispanic) (1.71%).

6.49% of the households in Ascension Parish 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.

97.5% of the residents in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA are River Parishes Community College (686 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA was $228,000, and the homeownership rate was 82.1%.

Most people in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

Ascension Parish PUMA, LA borders Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area (West) PUMA, LA, East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA, Livingston & St. Helena Parishes PUMA, LA, River Parishes PUMA, LA, and Lafourche & Assumption Parishes PUMA, LA.

United States Louisiana

Population & Diversity

Ascension Parish PUMA, LA is home to a population of 125k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.94% of Ascension Parish PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (4.94k people).

In 2021, there were 2.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84k people) in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.28k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA are Spanish (4,981 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (945 households), and Vietnamese (610 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,332

Women

50.6%

61,926

Men

49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 125,258 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

97.5%

2021 Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.5% of Ascension Parish PUMA, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
84k ± 387
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
28.4k ± 740
Other (Hispanic)
3.28k ± 696

5.98%

Hispanic Population

7.49k people

5.98% of the people in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA are hispanic (7.49k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,513 ± 949 people
Honduras
641 ± 620 people
India
287 ± 415 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ascension Parish PUMA, LA was Mexico, the natal country of 1,513 Ascension Parish PUMA, LA residents, followed by Honduras with 641 and India with 287.

Foreign-Born Population

3.94%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.94k people

3.47%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.34k people

As of 2021, 3.94% of Ascension Parish PUMA, LA residents (4.94k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA was 3.47%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,981 households (4.27%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
945 households (0.81%)
Vietnamese
610 households (0.523%)

6.49% of the households in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA was Spanish. 4.27% of the households in Ascension Parish 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
1,933 ± 441
Gulf War (2001-)
1,344 ± 374
Gulf War (1990s)
1,122 ± 385

Ascension Parish PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ascension Parish PUMA, LA employs 57.7k people. The largest industries in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA are Construction (5,360 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,374 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,193 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($215,726), Resin, synthetic rubber, & fibers & filaments manufacturing ($164,465), and Petroleum refining ($143,851).

Males in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.66 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,179. The income inequality in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,137

Women

47.1%

30,481

Men

52.9%

The workforce of Ascension Parish PUMA, LA in 2020 was 57,618 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA.

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Occupations

57.7k

2021 Value

0.148%

1 Year growth

± 0.148%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 0.148%, from 57.6k employees to 57.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,996 people), Cashiers (1,878 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,834 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ascension Parish 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

57.7k

2021 Value

0.148%

1 Year growth

± 0.148%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 0.148%, from 57.6k employees to 57.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA, are Construction (5,360 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,374 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,193 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ascension Parish PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$66,377

Median earning men ± $2,839

$38,457

Median earning women ± $3,023

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($96,284), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($89,730), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($86,324).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($100,690), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($59,511), and Manufacturing ($57,839).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

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

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Gasoline
$48B
Coal-n.e.c.
$46.7B
Fuel oils
$46.4B

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

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Louisiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$371B

2020 Value in Louisiana

$691B

Projected 2050 Value in Louisiana

86.1% growth

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

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Louisiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$48.8B
Mississippi
$24.6B
Florida
$8.21B

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

The following map shows the amount of trade that Louisiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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

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 Ascension Parish PUMA, LA. Showing the available data for Louisiana.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.01%)
Libertarian Party

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

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Louisiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 2021, universities in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA awarded 686 degrees. The student population of Ascension Parish PUMA, LA in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 2,424 male students and 2,378 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA are White (411 and 60.1%), followed by Black or African American (150 and 21.9%), Unknown (54 and 7.89%), and Hispanic or Latino (39 and 5.7%).

The largest universities in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are River Parishes Community College (686 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA are Other Industrial Production Technology (347 and 50.6%), Instrumentation Technology (93 and 13.6%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (83 and 12.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 4,802 students enrolled in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA, 50.5% men and 49.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,208 records, of which 36.7% were women and 63.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Industrial Production Technology
143 degree-majors awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
83 degree-majors awarded
Instrumentation Technology
39 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA was Other Industrial Production Technology with 143 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

River Parishes Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

686 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was River Parishes Community College with 686 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 478 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA, which is 2.3 times more than the 208 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 411 degrees mean that there were 2.74 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 150 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 ($3,335) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($744) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 0.618% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.409% 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 Ascension Parish PUMA, LA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (29.2k), Some college (21k), and Secondary Education (16.8k).

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 Ascension Parish PUMA, LA was $228,000 in 2021, which is 0.931 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $224,300 to $228,000, a 1.65% increase. The homeownership rate in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA is 82.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 31.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA is $86,256. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA was Ascension Parish PUMA, LA with a value of $86,256, followed by St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA and Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, with respective values of $79,292 and $76,180.

Housing

Property

$228,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,756

$37,095

Median Property Taxes

±$1,842

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 Ascension Parish PUMA, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

82.1%

Homeownership

2021

66.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 82.1% of the housing units in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 82.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ascension Parish 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA was Ascension Parish PUMA, LA with a value of $86,256, followed by St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA and Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, with respective values of $79,292 and $76,180.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Ascension Parish 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.

$86,256

Median Household Income

± $3,532

45.2k

Number of Households

± 2,043

In 2021, the median household income of the 45.2k households in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA grew to $86,256 from the previous year's value of $82,594.

The following chart displays the households in Ascension Parish 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

0.436

2021 Wage GINI in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA

0.434

2020 Wage GINI in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA

In 2021, the income inequality in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.389% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Ascension Parish PUMA, LA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.2%)
Carpooled (8.04%)
Worked At Home (6.3%)

In 2021, 84.2% of workers in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.04%) and those who worked at home (6.3%).

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

31.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA have a longer commute time (31.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.41% of the workforce in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ascension Parish 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 Ascension Parish PUMA, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.77% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA (12.1k out of 124k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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

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

94.2% of the population of Ascension Parish PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 57.5% on employee plans, 16.3% on Medicaid, 8.95% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 0.703% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Louisiana was $7,815 in 2014. This is a 4.38% increase from the previous year ($7,487).

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,434 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Louisiana

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

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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.3% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.82%

Uninsured

57.5%

Employer Coverage

16.3%

Medicaid

8.95%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

0.703%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA grew by 1.87% from 5.71% to 5.82%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ascension Parish PUMA, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.