Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA

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2023 Population

103,228

1.13% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

40.7

2.26% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12.8%

1.31% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$69,191

5.8% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$257,400

5.36% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

48,970

1.77% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA had a population of 103k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $69,191. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA declined from 104,412 to 103,228, a −1.13% decrease and its median household income grew from $65,397 to $69,191, a 5.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.74%), White (Hispanic) (6.69%), and Other (Hispanic) (6.29%).

22.7% of the households in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) 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.

91.8% of the residents in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA are Chamberlain University-Louisiana (85 degrees awarded in 2022), John Jay Beauty College-Kenner Campus (79 degrees), and Healthcare Training Institute (481465) (48 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA was $257,400, and the homeownership rate was 59.6%.

Most people in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA borders South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA, Regional Planning Commission 1--St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA, Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA, Regional Planning Commission 5--Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA, Regional Planning Commission 6--New Orleans City (Northeast) PUMA, LA, and Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA.

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Population & Diversity

Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA is home to a population of 103k people, from which 91.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 15.5% of Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (16k people).

In 2023, there were 3.15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.9k people) in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.02k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA are Spanish (16,144 households), Arabic (794 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (658 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

55,114

Women

52.7%

49,565

Men

47.3%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 104,679 inhabitants, with 47.3% men, and 52.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

91.8%

2023 Citizenship

91.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 91.8% of Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA was 91.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
53.9k ± 2.05k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.1k ± 1.54k
Two+ (Hispanic)
9.02k ± 1.39k

22.3%

Hispanic Population

23k people

22.3% of the people in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA are hispanic (23k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Honduras
4,063 ± 1,534 people
Cuba
1,886 ± 1,057 people
Mexico
876 ± 724 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA was Honduras, the natal country of 4,063 Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA residents, followed by Cuba with 1,886 and Mexico with 876.

Foreign-Born Population

15.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

16k people

14.3%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

14.9k people

As of 2023, 15.5% of Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA residents (16k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA was 14.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
16,144 households (16.6%)
Arabic
794 households (0.816%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
658 households (0.676%)

22.7% of the households in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher 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 Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA was Spanish. 16.6% of the households in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,682 ± 330
Gulf War (2001-)
1,120 ± 314
Gulf War (1990s)
563 ± 157

Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA employs 49k people. The largest industries in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA are Construction (3,861 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,643 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,329 people), and the highest paying industries are Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers ($160,483), Other administrative & other support services ($126,070), and Petroleum refining ($123,564).

Males in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.47 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,620. The income inequality in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,980

Women

48.6%

25,400

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA in 2020 was 49,380 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA.

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Occupations

49k

2022 Value

−1.77%

1 Year decline

± −1.77%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −1.77%, from 49.9k employees to 49k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA, are Registered nurses (1,863 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,437 people), and Other managers (1,363 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, 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

49k

2022 Value

−1.77%

1 Year decline

± −1.77%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −1.77%, from 49.9k employees to 49k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA, are Construction (3,861 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,643 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,329 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,548

Median earning men ± $3,601

$38,858

Median earning women ± $2,805

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($82,891), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,281), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($77,099).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,077), Wholesale Trade ($56,932), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,669).

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA. Showing the available data for Louisiana.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38.2%)
Democratic Party
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.

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

In 2022, universities in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA awarded 257 degrees. The student population of Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 37 male students and 504 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA are Black or African American (130 and 50.6%), followed by White (92 and 35.8%), Hispanic or Latino (23 and 8.95%), and Asian (6 and 2.33%).

The largest universities in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are Chamberlain University-Louisiana (85 and 33.1%), John Jay Beauty College-Kenner Campus (79 and 30.7%), and Healthcare Training Institute (481465) (48 and 18.7%).

The most popular majors in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA are Registered Nursing (85 and 33.1%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (62 and 24.1%), and Medical Assistant (38 and 14.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2022 in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 75%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 541 (6.84% men and 93.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 541 students enrolled in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA, 6.84% men and 93.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 273 records, of which 95.2% were women and 4.76% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Registered Nursing

Most Common

85 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA was Registered Nursing with 85 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Chamberlain University-Louisiana
85 degrees awarded
John Jay Beauty College-Kenner Campus
79 degrees awarded
Healthcare Training Institute (481465)
48 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Chamberlain University-Louisiana with 85 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 13 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA, which is 0.0533 times less than the 244 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 130 degrees mean that there were 1.41 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 92 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,080) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.3% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.771% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (22.4k), Some college (18.2k), and Bachelors Degree (17.8k).

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 Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA was $257,400 in 2023, which is 0.848 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $244,300 to $257,400, a 5.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA is 59.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA is $69,191. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA was Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA with a value of $92,266, 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 $89,450 and $85,917.

Housing

Property

$257,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,633

$26,413

Median Property Taxes

±$1,324

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 Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.6%

Homeownership

2023

70.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 59.6% of the housing units in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA was Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA with a value of $92,266, 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 $89,450 and $85,917.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, 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.

$69,191

Median Household Income

± $2,987

44.3k

Number of Households

± 1,845

In 2023, the median household income of the 44.3k households in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA grew to $69,191 from the previous year's value of $65,397.

The following chart displays the households in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, 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

0.439

2022 Wage GINI in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA

0.437

2021 Wage GINI in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA

In 2022, the income inequality in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.435% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78.2%)
Carpooled (11.2%)
Worked At Home (6.48%)

In 2023, 78.2% of workers in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who worked at home (6.48%).

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.

Commute Time

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.52% of the workforce in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA (13.1k out of 102k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) 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.

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

89.8% of the population of Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 40.6% on employee plans, 21% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.25% 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.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

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).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Louisiana in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.8% were men and 54.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.2%

Uninsured

40.6%

Employer Coverage

21%

Medicaid

15.2%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.25%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA declined by 2.31% from 10.4% to 10.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.