East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

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2020 Population

443,158

0.136% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

34.2

0.588% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

17.4%

3.29% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$56,076

2.05% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$201,100

3.66% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

215,335

0.787% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA had a population of 443k people with a median age of 34.2 and a median household income of $56,076. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of East Baton Rouge Parish, LA declined from 443,763 to 443,158, a −0.136% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,948 to $56,076, a 2.05% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (45.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (44.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.18%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.21%), and White (Hispanic) (1.93%).

None of the households in East Baton Rouge Parish, 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.

96.5% of the residents in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA are Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (7,127 degrees awarded in 2020), Baton Rouge Community College (2,491 degrees), and Southern University and A & M College (965 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA was $201,100, and the homeownership rate was 60.1%. Most people in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.6 minutes. The average car ownership in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA was 2 cars per household.

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA borders Ascension Parish, LA, East Feliciana Parish, LA, Iberville Parish, LA, Livingston Parish, LA, St. Helena Parish, LA, and West Baton Rouge Parish, LA.

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United States Louisiana Baton Rouge, LA

Diversity

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA is home to a population of 443k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.5% of East Baton Rouge Parish, LA residents were born outside of the country (24.4k people).

In 2020, there were 1.03 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (202k people) in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 196k White (Non-Hispanic) and 14.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
202k ± 1.9k
White (Non-Hispanic)
196k ± 234
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
14.1k ± 625

4.26%

Hispanic Population

18.9k people

4.26% of the people in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA are hispanic (18.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

24.4k people

5.67%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

25.1k people

As of 2020, 5.5% of East Baton Rouge Parish, LA residents (24.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA was 5.67%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.4

In 2020, the median age of all people in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA was 34.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 34, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 38. But people in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all East Baton Rouge Parish, LA residents was 34.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.

Most Common Origin

Honduras
32,181 ± 4,389 people
Mexico
26,555 ± 3,989 people
Vietnam
18,801 ± 3,360 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 32,181 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 26,555 and Vietnam with 18,801.

Citizenship

96.5%

2020 Citizenship

96.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.5% of East Baton Rouge Parish, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,132 ± 919
Gulf War (2001-)
3,732 ± 807
Gulf War (1990s)
2,575 ± 429

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.91 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Louisiana. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Louisiana, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Louisiana across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA is $56,076. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA was Census Tract 50 with a value of $109,205, followed by Census Tract 40.10 and Census Tract 44.03, with respective values of $100,721 and $97,386.

Males in Louisiana have an average income that is 1.53 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,885. The income inequality in Louisiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of East Baton Rouge Parish, LA employs 215k people. The largest industries in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA are Health Care & Social Assistance (30,987 people), Retail Trade (25,324 people), and Educational Services (23,875 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($85,227), Manufacturing ($63,599), and Utilities ($59,739).

Wages

Median Household Income

$56,076

2020 value

± $1,600

2.05%

1 Year Growth

± 3.68%

Households in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA have a median annual income of $56,076, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $54,948 in 2019, which represents a 2.05% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.

$67,090

Average Male Salary in Louisiana

± $1,720

$43,885

Average Female Salary in Louisiana

± $1,131

In 2020, full-time male employees in Louisiana made 1.53 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Louisiana by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Louisiana

Asian
$59,209 ± $10,115
White
$56,003 ± $1,297
Two or More Races
$51,003 ± $8,389

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Louisiana workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.06 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Louisiana.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Louisiana by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for East Baton Rouge Parish, LA is from Louisiana.

0.465

2020 Wage GINI in Louisiana

0.467

2019 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2020, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.341% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Louisiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 50
Census Tract 40.10
Census Tract 44.03

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA was Census Tract 50 with a value of $109,205, followed by Census Tract 40.10 and Census Tract 44.03, with respective values of $100,721 and $97,386.

The following map shows all of the tracts in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

17.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA (75.6k out of 434k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
47,812 ± 2,261
White
21,105 ± 1,446
Hispanic
5,542 ± 656

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

215k

2020 Value

± 4,549

−0.787%

1 Year decline

± 2.86%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA declined at a rate of −0.787%, from 217k employees to 215k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, are Sales & Related Occupations (24,164 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (23,235 people), and Management Occupations (19,882 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of East Baton Rouge Parish, LA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (24,164 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (23,235 people), and Management Occupations (19,882 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA has an unusually high number of residents working as Legal Occupations (1.65 times higher than expected), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.37 times), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1.35 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($91,295), Legal Occupations ($75,601), and Management Occupations ($67,286).

Industries

Employment by Industries

215k

2020 Value

± 4,549

−0.787%

1 Year decline

± 2.86%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA declined at a rate of −0.787%, from 217k employees to 215k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (30,987 people), Retail Trade (25,324 people), and Educational Services (23,875 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, though some of these residents may live in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (30,987 people), Retail Trade (25,324 people), and Educational Services (23,875 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA has an unusually high number of Public Administration (1.29 times higher than expected), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (1.21 times), and Educational Services (1.19 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($85,227), Manufacturing ($63,599), and Utilities ($59,739).

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
$49.3B
Fuel oils
$48.1B
Coal-n.e.c.
$37.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $49.3B, followed by Fuel oils ($48.1B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($37.7B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Louisiana.

$380B

2020 Value in Louisiana

$689B

Projected 2050 Value in Louisiana

81% growth

In 2020, total outbound Louisiana trade was $380B. This is expected to increase 81% to $689B 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
$43.9B
Mississippi
$24.1B
Illinois
$7.47B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $43.9B, followed by Mississippi with $24.1B and Illinois and $7.47B.

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 East Baton Rouge County, LA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%). The most partisan county was Cameron County, LA with 90.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (55.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (42.5%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.17%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in East Baton Rouge County, LA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Louisiana.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for East Baton Rouge County, LA

55.5% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Louisiana

Cameron County, LA
90.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
LaSalle County, LA
90.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Grant County, LA
86.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Louisiana was Cameron County, LA with 90.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Louisiana colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Louisiana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

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 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 2020, universities in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA awarded 12,332 degrees. The student population of East Baton Rouge Parish, LA is skewed towards women, with 22,116 male students and 31,337 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA are White (6,625 and 55.5%), followed by Black or African American (3,557 and 29.8%), Hispanic or Latino (626 and 5.25%), and Unknown (388 and 3.25%).

The largest universities in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA by number of degrees awarded are Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (7,127 and 57.8%), Baton Rouge Community College (2,491 and 20.2%), and Southern University and A & M College (965 and 7.83%).

The most popular majors in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA are General Studies (1,247 and 10.1%), General Business Administration & Management (498 and 4.04%), and Physical Education Teaching & Coaching (393 and 3.19%).

The median tuition costs in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA are $13,409 for private four year colleges, and $6,506 and $6,506 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
356 degree-majorss awarded
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
338 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
289 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA was General Biological Sciences with 356 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
7,127 degrees awarded
Baton Rouge Community College
2,491 degrees awarded
Southern University and A & M College
965 degrees awarded

$6,506

Median In-State Public

$13,409

Median Private

In 2020, the East Baton Rouge Parish, LA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with 7,127 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

5,279

Degrees Awarded to Men

7,053

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 5,279 men were awarded degrees from institutions in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, which is 0.748 times less than the 7,053 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
6,625 degrees awarded
Black or African American
3,557 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
626 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA was White students. These 6,625 degrees mean that there were 1.86 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 3,557 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA was $201,100 in 2020, which is 0.875 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $194,000 to $201,100, a 3.66% increase. The homeownership rate in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA is 60.1%, which is lower than the national average of 64.4%. People in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA have an average commute time of 23.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$201,100

2020 Median

± $5,763

$194,000

2019 Median

± $3,133

In 2020, the median property value in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA grew to to $201,100 from the previous year's value of $194,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In East Baton Rouge Parish, LA the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,076

Median Household Income

± $1,600

165k

Number of Households

± 4,349

In 2020, the median household income of the 165k households in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA grew to $56,076 from the previous year's value of $54,948.

The following chart displays the households in East Baton Rouge Parish, 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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In East Baton Rouge Parish, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

60.1%

2020 Homeownership

59.8%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 60.1% of the housing units in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

23.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.02% of the workforce in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (83%)
Carpooled (8.97%)
Worked At Home (3.54%)

In 2020, 83% of workers in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.97%) and those who worked at home (3.54%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

91.5% of the population of East Baton Rouge Parish, LA has health coverage, with 47.8% on employee plans, 20.1% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.06% 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 East Baton Rouge Parish, LA see 1089 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.3% increase from the previous year (1075 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1318 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 242 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Claiborne Parish has the highest prevalence of diabetes (25.4%). Additionally, Sabine Parish has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (50.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,089 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

Primary care physicians in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA see an average of 1,089 patients per year. This represents a 1.3% increase from the previous year (1,075 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,815

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Louisiana

$4,420

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,281

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,811

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Louisiana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.38%, from $7,487 to $7,815.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

8.46%

Uninsured

47.8%

Employer Coverage

20.1%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.06%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA declined by 0.221% from 8.48% to 8.46%.

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