Laplace, LA

Census Place

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2021 Population

29,129

0.352% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.2

0.27% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.4%

1.85% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$65,459

4.93% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$164,300

2.11% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Laplace, LA had a population of 29.1k people with a median age of 37.2 and a median household income of $65,459. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Laplace, LA declined from 29,232 to 29,129, a −0.352% decrease and its median household income grew from $62,383 to $65,459, a 4.93% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Laplace, LA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (53.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (34.1%), White (Hispanic) (3.82%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (2.46%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.22%).

None of the households in Laplace, 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.

98.4% of the residents in Laplace, LA are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Laplace, LA was $164,300, and the homeownership rate was 79.1%.

Most people in Laplace, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Laplace, LA was 2 cars per household.

United States Louisiana St. John the Baptist Parish, LA New Orleans-Metairie, LA River Parishes PUMA, LA

Population & Diversity

Laplace, LA is home to a population of 29.1k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.98% of Laplace, LA residents were born outside of the country (1.45k people).

In 2021, there were 1.56 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.5k people) in Laplace, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.95k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.11k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of Laplace, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Laplace, LA was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Laplace, LA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
15.5k ± 1.09k
White (Non-Hispanic)
9.95k ± 602
White (Hispanic)
1.11k ± 310

6.78%

Hispanic Population

1.98k people

6.78% of the people in Laplace, LA are hispanic (1.98k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

4.98%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.45k people

5.27%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.54k people

As of 2021, 4.98% of Laplace, LA residents (1.45k 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 Laplace, LA was 5.27%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
431 ± 142
Gulf War (2001-)
242 ± 104
Gulf War (1990s)
238 ± 117

Laplace, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.78 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Laplace, LA employs 13.1k people. The largest industries in Laplace, LA are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,089 people), Retail Trade (1,869 people), and Manufacturing (1,294 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($74,583), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($70,819), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,635).

Employment

Occupations

13.1k

2021 Value

± 1,069

−0.638%

1 Year decline

± 11.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Laplace, LA declined at a rate of −0.638%, from 13.2k employees to 13.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Laplace, LA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,529 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,358 people), and Management Occupations (1,310 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Laplace, LA.

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.

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

13.1k

2021 Value

± 1,069

−0.638%

1 Year decline

± 11.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Laplace, LA declined at a rate of −0.638%, from 13.2k employees to 13.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Laplace, LA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,089 people), Retail Trade (1,869 people), and Manufacturing (1,294 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Laplace, LA, though some of these residents may live in Laplace, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,434

Median earning men ± $4,194

$32,951

Median earning women ± $2,963

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($95,357), Public Administration ($74,438), and Manufacturing ($74,185).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($84,821), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,871), and Construction ($43,472).

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 Laplace, 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

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.927% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.797% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Some college (815k), and Secondary Education (622k).

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 Laplace, LA was $164,300 in 2021, which is 0.671 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $160,900 to $164,300, a 2.11% increase. The homeownership rate in Laplace, LA is 79.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Laplace, LA have an average commute time of 28.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Laplace, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Laplace, LA is $65,459. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Laplace, LA was Census Tract 704 with a value of $93,301, followed by Census Tract 701 and Census Tract 702, with respective values of $82,241 and $69,966.

Property

$164,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,324

$8,320

Median Property Taxes

±$761

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

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

Rent vs Own

79.1%

Homeownership

2021

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 79.1% of the housing units in Laplace, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.2%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 704
Census Tract 701
Census Tract 702

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Laplace, LA was Census Tract 704 with a value of $93,301, followed by Census Tract 701 and Census Tract 702, with respective values of $82,241 and $69,966.

The following map shows all of the places in Laplace, 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.

$65,459

Median Household Income

± $5,534

10.5k

Number of Households

± 885

In 2021, the median household income of the 10.5k households in Laplace, LA grew to $65,459 from the previous year's value of $62,383.

The following chart displays the households in Laplace, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Laplace, LA is from Louisiana.

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Louisiana

0.465

2020 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.399% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (87%)
Carpooled (5.68%)
Worked At Home (5.6%)

In 2021, 87% of workers in Laplace, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.68%) and those who worked at home (5.6%).

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

28.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Laplace, LA have a longer commute time (28.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.887% of the workforce in Laplace, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Laplace, LA (3.54k out of 28.6k 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 < 5 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Laplace, 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

92.2% of the population of Laplace, LA has health coverage, with 45.2% on employee plans, 26.4% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 8.45% on non-group plans, and 0.704% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA see 3570 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.806% decrease from the previous year (3599 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2501 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 327 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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3,570 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA

Primary care physicians in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA see an average of 3,570 patients per year. This represents a 0.806% decrease from the previous year (3,599 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.5% under 18 years, 21% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.76%

Uninsured

45.2%

Employer Coverage

26.4%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

8.45%

Non-Group

0.704%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Laplace, LA declined by 3.21% from 8.02% to 7.76%.

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