Fifth Ward, LA

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,277
    US Senator
    Bill Cassidy
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    John Kennedy
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.5
    2.64% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    5.72%
    2.91% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $51,279
    2.99% 1-year growth
    2022 Median Property Value
    $138,000
    3.36% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    515
    3.21% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Fifth Ward, 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 Fifth Ward, LA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2022, the median property value in Fifth Ward, LA was $138,000, and the homeownership rate was 69.7%.

    Most people in Fifth Ward, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 53.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Fifth Ward, LA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Fifth Ward, LA is home to a population of 1.28k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0% of Fifth Ward, LA residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

    In 2024, there were 10.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.03k people) in Fifth Ward, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 101 Asian (Hispanic) and 53 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Fifth Ward, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Fifth Ward, 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 Fifth Ward, LA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.03k ± 406
    2. Asian (Hispanic)
      101 ± 110
    3. White (Hispanic)
      53 ± 69
    16.2%
    Hispanic Population
    207 people

    In 2024, there were 10.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.03k people) in Fifth Ward, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 101 Asian (Hispanic) and 53 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    16.2% of the people in Fifth Ward, LA are hispanic (207 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Honduras
      48,818 ± 5,396 people
    2. Mexico
      27,788 ± 4,080 people
    3. Vietnam
      17,351 ± 3,228 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 48,818 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 27,788 and Vietnam with 17,351.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Vietnam
    Most Common Service Period
    43 ± 60

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Fifth Ward, LA.

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    Health

    93.7% of the population of Fifth Ward, LA has health coverage, with 47.5% on employee plans, 19.2% on Medicaid, 10.2% on Medicare, 16.8% 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% change from the previous year (1,441 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1692 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 283 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 57.4% were men and 42.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.8% under 18 years, 11% between 18 and 34 years, 43.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 57.4% were men and 42.6% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    6.28%
    Uninsured
    47.5%
    Employer Coverage
    19.2%
    Medicaid
    10.2%
    Medicare
    16.8%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fifth Ward, LA declined by 26.3% from 8.52% to 6.28%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Fifth Ward, LA employs 515 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Fifth Ward, LA were Retail Trade (168 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (106 people), and Public Administration (82 people), and the highest paying industries were Health Care & Social Assistance ($73,636), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($73,636), and Construction ($56,250).

    Employment

    Occupations

    515
    2024 Value
    ± 231
    3.21%
    1 Year growth
    ± 60.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fifth Ward, LA grew at a rate of 3.21%, from 499 employees to 515 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fifth Ward, LA, are Management Occupations (178 people), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (107 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (77 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fifth Ward, LA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    515
    2024 Value
    ± 231
    3.21%
    1 Year growth
    ± 60.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fifth Ward, LA grew at a rate of 3.21%, from 499 employees to 515 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fifth Ward, LA, are Retail Trade (168 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (106 people), and Public Administration (82 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fifth Ward, LA, though some of these residents may live in Fifth Ward, 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

    $45,285
    Median earning men ± $11,066
    $58,750
    Median earning women ± $52,733

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($56,250) and Retail Trade ($45,941).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($73,636).

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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 Fifth Ward, 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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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Fifth Ward, LA was $138,000 in 2022, which is 0.415 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $142,800 to $138,000, a 3.36% decrease. The homeownership rate in Fifth Ward, LA is 69.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Fifth Ward, LA have an average commute time of 53.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fifth Ward, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $138,000
    Median Property Value 2022
    ±$110,049
    $345
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$156

    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 Fifth Ward, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    69.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 69.7% of the housing units in Fifth Ward, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.8%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fifth Ward, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $51,279
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,701
    495
    Number of Households
    ± 200

    In 2024, the median household income of the 495 households in Fifth Ward, LA grew to $51,279 from the previous year's value of $49,788.

    The following chart displays the households in Fifth Ward, 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 $50k - $60k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Fifth Ward, LA is from Louisiana.
    0.464
    2024 Wage GINI in Louisiana
    0.465
    2023 Wage GINI in Louisiana

    In 2024, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.265% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76%)
    2. Carpooled (18.6%)
    3. Worked At Home (3.48%)

    In 2024, 76% of workers in Fifth Ward, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (18.6%) and those who worked at home (3.48%).

    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

    53.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Fifth Ward, LA have a longer commute time (53.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 20.4% of the workforce in Fifth Ward, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Fifth Ward, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fifth Ward, LA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    5.72% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fifth Ward, LA (73 out of 1.28k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 65 - 74.

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

    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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