Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA

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2022 Population

140,046

0.608% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

42.4

0.236% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

11.7%

1.34% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$72,070

9.43% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$289,800

10.4% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

65,268

0.44% 1-year growth

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In 2022, Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA had a population of 140k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $72,070. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA grew from 139,199 to 140,046, a 0.608% increase and its median household income grew from $65,858 to $72,070, a 9.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.7%), White (Hispanic) (5.88%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.12%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.94%).

17.4% of the households in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) 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.

92.1% of the residents in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA are Blue Cliff College-Metairie (409 degrees awarded in 2022), Unitech Training Academy-New Orleans (145 degrees), and Herzing University-New Orleans (433536) (122 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was $289,800, and the homeownership rate was 62.8%.

Most people in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA borders Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) 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 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA is home to a population of 140k people, from which 92.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 13.4% of Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (18.7k people).

In 2022, there were 6.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (94.9k people) in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.24k White (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 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA are Spanish (13,643 households), Arabic (2,228 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,217 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

71,177

Women

51%

68,443

Men

49%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 139,620 inhabitants, with 49% men, and 51% women.

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

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Citizenship

92.1%

2022 Citizenship

91%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 92.1% of Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was 91%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) 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 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
94.9k ± 2.38k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
15.1k ± 1.99k
White (Hispanic)
8.24k ± 1.49k

13.9%

Hispanic Population

19.5k people

13.9% of the people in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA are hispanic (19.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Honduras
4,941 ± 1,695 people
Nicaragua
1,283 ± 875 people
Cuba
1,244 ± 862 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was Honduras, the natal country of 4,941 Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA residents, followed by Nicaragua with 1,283 and Cuba with 1,244.

Foreign-Born Population

13.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

18.7k people

14.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

20.2k people

As of 2022, 13.4% of Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA residents (18.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was 14.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
13,643 households (10.3%)
Arabic
2,228 households (1.69%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,217 households (0.921%)

17.4% of the households in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was Spanish. 10.3% of the households in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) 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
2,093 ± 359
Gulf War (2001-)
874 ± 239
Korea
621 ± 213

Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.39 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA employs 65.3k people. The largest industries in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA are Construction (5,343 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,690 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,470 people), and the highest paying industries are Oil & gas extraction ($226,650), Not specified wholesale trade ($181,427), and Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($173,335).

Males in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,016. The income inequality in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.448, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,399

Women

48.7%

33,033

Men

51.3%

The workforce of Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA in 2020 was 64,432 people, with 48.7% woman, and 51.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA.

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Occupations

65.3k

2022 Value

0.44%

1 Year growth

± 0.44%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 0.44%, from 65k employees to 65.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA, are Registered nurses (2,514 people), Retail salespersons (2,207 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,758 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) 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

65.3k

2022 Value

0.44%

1 Year growth

± 0.44%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 0.44%, from 65k employees to 65.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA, are Construction (5,343 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,690 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,470 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,479

Median earning men ± $2,535

$43,871

Median earning women ± $2,646

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($73,520), Manufacturing ($72,092), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,770).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($106,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,542), and Wholesale Trade ($60,650).

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 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 Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, 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

In 2022, universities in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA awarded 741 degrees. The student population of Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 75 male students and 1,147 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA are Black or African American (516 and 69.6%), followed by White (143 and 19.3%), Hispanic or Latino (34 and 4.59%), and Unknown (30 and 4.05%).

The largest universities in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are Blue Cliff College-Metairie (409 and 55.2%), Unitech Training Academy-New Orleans (145 and 19.6%), and Herzing University-New Orleans (433536) (122 and 16.5%).

The most popular majors in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (172 and 23.2%), Medical Assistant (155 and 20.9%), and General Cosmetology (95 and 12.8%).

The median tuition cost in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA for private four year colleges is $11,820.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 68.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,222 (6.14% men and 93.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,222 students enrolled in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA, 6.14% men and 93.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 877 records, of which 94.8% were women and 5.25% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
149 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
95 degrees awarded
Blood Bank Technology Specialist
44 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was Medical Assistant with 149 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Blue Cliff College-Metairie
409 degrees awarded
Unitech Training Academy-New Orleans
145 degrees awarded
Herzing University-New Orleans (433536)
122 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blue Cliff College-Metairie with 409 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 37 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA, which is 0.0526 times less than the 704 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 516 degrees mean that there were 3.61 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 143 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,820) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($930) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.865% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.885% 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 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (30.1k), Bachelors Degree (27.4k), and Some college (24.9k).

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 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was $289,800 in 2022, which is 1.03 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $262,400 to $289,800, a 10.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA is 62.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 21.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) 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 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA is $72,070. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA with a value of $93,800, 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 $87,646 and $85,220.

Housing

Property

$289,800

Median Property Value 2022

±$4,545

$38,079

Median Property Taxes

±$1,458

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 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) 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 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.8%

Homeownership

2022

66.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 62.8% of the housing units in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) 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 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA with a value of $93,800, 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 $87,646 and $85,220.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) 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.

$72,070

Median Household Income

± $3,172

60.6k

Number of Households

± 2,220

In 2022, the median household income of the 60.6k households in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA grew to $72,070 from the previous year's value of $65,858.

The following chart displays the households in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) 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

0.448

2022 Wage GINI in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA

In 2022, the income inequality in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (77.6%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (8.45%)

In 2022, 77.6% of workers in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (8.45%).

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

21.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.01% of the workforce in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) 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 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) 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 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA (16.3k out of 139k 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 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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

90.7% of the population of Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 42.5% on employee plans, 18.2% on Medicaid, 16.8% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 0.738% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1434 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.18% decrease from the previous year (1466 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1759 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 305 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,434 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Louisiana

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see an average of 1,434 patients per year. This represents a 2.18% decrease from the previous year (1,466 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.33%

Uninsured

42.5%

Employer Coverage

18.2%

Medicaid

16.8%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

0.738%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA declined by 13.3% from 10.8% to 9.33%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.