Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA

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2022 Population
126,973
1.34% 1-year growth
US Senator
Bill Cassidy
Republican Party
US Senator
John Kennedy
Republican Party
2022 Median Age
36.2
0% 1-year change
2022 Poverty Rate
9.9%
1.29% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$93,800
8.75% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$255,600
12.1% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
59,993
3.97% 1-year growth

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In 2022, Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA had a population of 127k people with a median age of 36.2 and a median household income of $93,800. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA grew from 125,289 to 126,973, a 1.34% increase and its median household income grew from $86,256 to $93,800, a 8.75% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.7%), Other (Hispanic) (3.15%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.84%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.79%).

6.72% of the households in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--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.

97.7% of the residents in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--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 (672 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA was $255,600, and the homeownership rate was 83.3%.

Most people in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA is home to a population of 127k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.72% of Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (4.72k people).

In 2022, there were 2.92 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.2k people) in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4k 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 Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA are Spanish (5,439 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (904 households), and Vietnamese (527 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
64,129
Women
50.5%
62,870
Men
49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 126,999 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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Citizenship

97.7%
2022 Citizenship
97.5%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.7% of Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    84.2k ± 399
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    28.8k ± 790
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    4k ± 521
6.17%
Hispanic Population
7.83k people

In 2022, there were 2.92 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.2k people) in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.17% of the people in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA are hispanic (7.83k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    1,214 ± 851 people
  2. Honduras
    784 ± 685 people
  3. India
    273 ± 405 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA was Mexico, the natal country of 1,214 Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA residents, followed by Honduras with 784 and India with 273.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.72%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
4.72k people
3.94%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
4.94k people

As of 2022, 3.72% of Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA residents (4.72k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA was 3.94%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    5,439 households (4.59%)
  2. French (Incl. Cajun)
    904 households (0.764%)
  3. Vietnamese
    527 households (0.445%)

6.72% of the households in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--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 21.7%. 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA was Spanish. 4.59% of the households in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,859 ± 434
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,177 ± 353
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,128 ± 397

Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.58 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA employs 60k people. The largest industries in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA are Construction (5,569 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,113 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,483 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($205,062), Resin, synthetic rubber, & fibers & filaments manufacturing ($166,987), and Petroleum refining ($150,527).

Males in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.69 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,837. The income inequality in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
27,137
Women
47.1%
30,481
Men
52.9%

The workforce of Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA in 2020 was 57,618 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

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Occupations

60k
2022 Value
3.97%
1 Year growth
± 3.97%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 3.97%, from 57.7k employees to 60k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,018 people), Other managers (2,006 people), and Cashiers (1,962 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

60k
2022 Value
3.97%
1 Year growth
± 3.97%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 3.97%, from 57.7k employees to 60k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA, are Construction (5,569 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,113 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,483 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, 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

$72,380
Median earning men ± $3,025
$38,743
Median earning women ± $2,782

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($122,908), Manufacturing ($108,427), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($100,930).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Manufacturing ($75,408), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($64,422), and Information ($62,870).

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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%.

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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.

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.

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US Representatives from Louisiana

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA awarded 672 degrees. The student population of Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 1,221 male students and 1,118 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA are White (372 and 55.8%), followed by Black or African American (142 and 21.3%), Unknown (80 and 12%), and Hispanic or Latino (40 and 6%).

The largest universities in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are River Parishes Community College (672 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA are General Studies (202 and 30.1%), Other Industrial Production Technology (177 and 26.3%), and Instrumentation Technology (109 and 16.2%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 2,339 students enrolled in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA, 52.2% men and 47.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,057 records, of which 38.7% were women and 61.3% men.

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Concentrations

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA was Other Industrial Production Technology with 111 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
672 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was River Parishes Community College with 672 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 370 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA, which is 1.23 times more than the 302 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 372 degrees mean that there were 2.62 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 142 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,335) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($744) 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.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.77% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.362% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (30.2k), Some college (20.8k), and Secondary Education (16.8k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA was $255,600 in 2022, which is 0.907 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $228,000 to $255,600, a 12.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA is 83.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 30.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish 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 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA is $93,800. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA was Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA with a value of $93,800, 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 $87,646 and $85,220.

Property

$255,600
Median Property Value 2022
±$8,017
$38,337
Median Property Taxes
±$1,857

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Rent vs Own

83.3%
Homeownership
2022
67.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 83.3% of the housing units in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.1%.

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Income by Location

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In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA was Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA with a value of $93,800, 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 $87,646 and $85,220.

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Household Income

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$93,800
Median Household Income
± $3,514
46k
Number of Households
± 2,215

In 2022, the median household income of the 46k households in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA grew to $93,800 from the previous year's value of $86,256.

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Wage Distribution

0.439
2022 Wage GINI in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA
0.436
2021 Wage GINI in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA

In 2022, the income inequality in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.767% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish 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 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (83.3%)
  2. Carpooled (8.08%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.42%)

In 2022, 83.3% of workers in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.08%) and those who worked at home (7.42%).

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Commute Time

30.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA have a longer commute time (30.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.22% of the workforce in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--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 Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

9.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA (12.5k out of 126k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA is White, followed by Black 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.

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Health

93.6% of the population of Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 57.4% on employee plans, 16.4% on Medicaid, 9.01% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 0.76% 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.

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).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.38%
Uninsured
57.4%
Employer Coverage
16.4%
Medicaid
9.01%
Medicare
10%
Non-Group
0.76%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA grew by 9.62% from 5.82% to 6.38%.

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