Regional Planning Commission 1--St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA

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2023 Population

146,538

0.906% 1-year growth

2023 Median Age

41.3

0.243% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

10.7%

1.9% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$85,917

0.818% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$316,800

3.97% 1-year growth

About

In the year of 2023, N/A had a population of 147k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $85,917. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Regional Planning Commission 1--St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA grew from 145,223 to 146,538, a 0.906% increase and its median household income grew from $85,220 to $85,917, a 0.818% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in undefined are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.57%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (3.05%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.42%), and White (Hispanic) (1.87%).

5.32% of the households in N/A 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.

98.2% of the residents in N/A are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Regional Planning Commission 1--St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA are Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington (1,939 degrees awarded in 2023), Delta College Inc (142 degrees), and Saint Joseph Seminary College (23 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in N/A was $316,800, and the homeownership rate was 79.8%.

Most people in N/A drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.7 minutes. The average car ownership in N/A was 2 cars per household.

N/A borders Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA, South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA, Regional Planning Commission 2--St. Tammany Parish (Southeast) PUMA, LA, Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA, Regional Planning Commission 6--New Orleans City (Northeast) PUMA, LA, and South Region--George, Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties PUMA, MS.

Population & Diversity

N/A is home to a population of 147k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.87% of Regional Planning Commission 1--St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (5.68k people).

In 2023, there were 14.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (121k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.16k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.47k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in N/A are Spanish (4,188 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (971 households), and Vietnamese (475 households).

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.2%

2023 Citizenship

98.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.2% of Regional Planning Commission 1--St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in N/A was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in undefined

White (Non-Hispanic)
121k ± 2.31k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.16k ± 1.21k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
4.47k ± 805

6.46%

Hispanic Population

9.47k people

6.46% of the people in N/A are hispanic (9.47k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in N/A as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

3.87%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.68k people

3.68%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.34k people

As of 2023, 3.87% of Regional Planning Commission 1--St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA residents (5.68k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in N/A was 3.68%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,188 households (3.02%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
971 households (0.701%)
Vietnamese
475 households (0.343%)

5.32% of the households in N/A reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in N/A was Spanish. 3.02% of the households in N/A reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,525 ± 365
Gulf War (2001-)
1,592 ± 448
Gulf War (1990s)
1,195 ± 280

N/A has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.59 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Employment

Occupations

64.3k

2023 Value

2.59%

1 Year growth

± 2.59%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A grew at a rate of 2.59%, from 62.7k employees to 64.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in N/A, are Other managers (2,009 people), Registered nurses (1,821 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,689 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of N/A.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

64.3k

2023 Value

2.59%

1 Year growth

± 2.59%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A grew at a rate of 2.59%, from 62.7k employees to 64.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in N/A, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,779 people), Construction (4,552 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,976 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of N/A, though some of these residents may live in N/A and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$66,382

Median earning men ± $4,072

$42,172

Median earning women ± $2,404

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($93,967), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,875), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($92,143).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($82,571), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,069), and Public Administration ($58,943).

Education

In 2023, universities in Regional Planning Commission 1--St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA awarded 2,104 degrees. The student population of Regional Planning Commission 1--St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 177 male students and 2,613 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Regional Planning Commission 1--St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA are White (942 and 44.8%), followed by Black or African American (523 and 24.9%), Hispanic or Latino (294 and 14%), and Unknown (255 and 12.1%).

The largest universities in Regional Planning Commission 1--St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington (1,939 and 92.2%), Delta College Inc (142 and 6.75%), and Saint Joseph Seminary College (23 and 1.09%).

The most popular majors in Regional Planning Commission 1--St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (1,036 and 49.2%), General Cosmetology (903 and 42.9%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (49 and 2.33%).

The median tuition cost in Regional Planning Commission 1--St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA for private four year colleges is $23,070.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

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

Educational Attainment

Race

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 N/A was $316,800 in 2023, which is 1.04 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $304,700 to $316,800, a 3.97% increase. The homeownership rate in N/A is 79.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in N/A have an average commute time of 31.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in N/A is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$316,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,903

$45,301

Median Property Taxes

±$1,735

Rent vs Own

79.8%

Homeownership

2023

65.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 79.8% of the housing units in N/A were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.4%.

Equity

Household Income

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

$85,917

Median Household Income

± $4,123

56.8k

Number of Households

± 2,158

In 2023, the median household income of the 56.8k households in N/A grew to $85,917 from the previous year's value of $85,220.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (75.8%)
Worked At Home (14.4%)
Carpooled (6.63%)

In 2023, 75.8% of workers in N/A drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.4%) and those who carpooled to work (6.63%).

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

31.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

The chart below shows how the median household income in Regional Planning Commission 1--St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in N/A 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.

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

Uninsured People

6.13%

Uninsured

50.7%

Employer Coverage

14%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

1.47%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in N/A grew by 5.55% from 5.81% to 6.13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in N/A changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.