Bayou Goula, LA

Census Place

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2023 Population
342
US Senator
Bill Cassidy
Republican Party
US Senator
John Kennedy
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
25.2
37.7% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
20.8%
13.4% 1-year decrease
2023 Employed Population
151
1.95% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Bayou Goula, LA had a population of 342 people with a median age of 25.2 and a median household income of $N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Bayou Goula, LA stayed from 342 to 342, a 0% change and its median household income declined from $83,258 to $N/A, a −100% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bayou Goula, LA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (81.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (18.1%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0%), and Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Bayou Goula, 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.

100% of the residents in Bayou Goula, LA are U.S. citizens.

United StatesLouisianaIberville Parish, LABaton Rouge, LACapital Region Planning Commission 1--Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area (West) PUMA, LA

Population & Diversity

Bayou Goula, LA is home to a population of 342 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0% of Bayou Goula, LA residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2023, there were 4.52 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (280 people) in Bayou Goula, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 62 White (Non-Hispanic) and 0 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%
2023 Citizenship
100%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Bayou Goula, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Bayou Goula, LA was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bayou Goula, LA
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    280 ± 206
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    62 ± 78
  3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    0 ± 14

In 2023, there were 4.52 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (280 people) in Bayou Goula, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 62 White (Non-Hispanic) and 0 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Bayou Goula, LA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Honduras
    46,145 ± 5,248 people
  2. Mexico
    26,336 ± 3,973 people
  3. Vietnam
    16,621 ± 3,160 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 46,145 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 26,336 and Vietnam with 16,621.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (1990s)
    0 ± 20
  2. Vietnam
    0 ± 24
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    0 ± 24

Bayou Goula, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), NaNN times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Bayou Goula, LA employs 151 people. In 2023, the largest industries in Bayou Goula, LA were Wholesale Trade (61 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (49 people), and Construction (15 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($N/A), Health Care & Social Assistance ($N/A), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($N/A).

Employment

Occupations

151
2023 Value
± 138
−1.95%
1 Year decline
± 131%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bayou Goula, LA declined at a rate of −1.95%, from 154 employees to 151 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bayou Goula, LA, are Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (61 people), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (49 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bayou Goula, LA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

151
2023 Value
± 138
−1.95%
1 Year decline
± 131%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bayou Goula, LA declined at a rate of −1.95%, from 154 employees to 151 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bayou Goula, LA, are Wholesale Trade (61 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (49 people), and Construction (15 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bayou Goula, LA, though some of these residents may live in Bayou Goula, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$41,537
Median earning men ± $13,747
$N/A
Median earning women ± $N/A

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($N/A), Other Services Except Public Administration ($N/A), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($N/A).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($N/A), Other Services Except Public Administration ($N/A), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($N/A).

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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.

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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

Voting results are not available for Bayou Goula, LA. Showing the available data for Louisiana.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (60.2%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (38.2%)
    Democratic Party
  3. 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.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Louisiana

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Bill Cassidy
Senator from Louisiana2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
John Kennedy
Senator from Louisiana3
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.

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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.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2023, 1.13% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.891% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (798k), and Secondary Education (592k).

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Housing & Living

Equity

Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Bayou Goula, LA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$N/A
Median Household Income
± $N/A
137
Number of Households
± 99

In 2023, the median household income of the 137 households in Bayou Goula, LA declined from $N/A from the previous year's value of $83,258.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bayou Goula, LA is from Louisiana.
0.465
2023 Wage GINI in Louisiana
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2023, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (100%)
  2. Carpooled (0%)
  3. Public Transit (0%)

In 2023, 100% of workers in Bayou Goula, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (0%) and those who used public transit to get to work (0%).

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.

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Commute Time

N/A minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bayou Goula, LA have a shorter commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Bayou Goula, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

1 car
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bayou Goula, LA (71 out of 342 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 Males 55 - 64, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bayou Goula, LA is Black, followed by White and Native American.

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.

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Health

97.1% of the population of Bayou Goula, LA has health coverage, with 25.4% on employee plans, 63.5% on Medicaid, 2.92% on Medicare, 5.26% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1,441 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.981% increase from the previous year (1,427 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1692 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 295 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 70.5% were men and 29.5% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 48.8% under 18 years, 14.3% between 18 and 34 years, 33.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 2.92% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 70.5% were men and 29.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.92%
Uninsured
25.4%
Employer Coverage
63.5%
Medicaid
2.92%
Medicare
5.26%
Non-Group
0%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bayou Goula, LA grew by 25% from 2.34% to 2.92%.

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