Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA

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2023 Population

116,481

2.24% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

37.9

1.07% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

28.5%

2.61% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$42,409

5.12% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$318,500

7.42% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

49,463

1.07% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA had a population of 116k people with a median age of 37.9 and a median household income of $42,409. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA declined from 119,155 to 116,481, a −2.24% decrease and its median household income grew from $40,343 to $42,409, a 5.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (55.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (28.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.37%), and White (Hispanic) (1.93%).

10.1% of the households in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (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.

95.6% of the residents in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA are Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans (888 degrees awarded in 2022), Xavier University of Louisiana (675 degrees), and Crescent City Bartending School (426 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA was $318,500, and the homeownership rate was 39.1%.

Most people in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA was 1 car per household.

Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA borders Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) 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 8--New Orleans City (South) PUMA, LA.

United States Louisiana

Population & Diversity

Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA is home to a population of 116k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.49% of Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (7.56k people).

In 2023, there were 1.95 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (64.8k people) in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 5.82k 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 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA are Spanish (7,360 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (1,159 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (368 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

60,884

Women

51.1%

58,277

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 119,161 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

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

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Citizenship

95.6%

2023 Citizenship

96.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.6% of Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (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 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
64.8k ± 2.33k
White (Non-Hispanic)
33.3k ± 1.14k
Two+ (Hispanic)
5.82k ± 961

9.37%

Hispanic Population

10.9k people

9.37% of the people in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA are hispanic (10.9k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Honduras
1,428 ± 922 people
Mexico
575 ± 587 people
Guatemala
515 ± 556 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA was Honduras, the natal country of 1,428 Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA residents, followed by Mexico with 575 and Guatemala with 515.

Foreign-Born Population

6.49%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7.56k people

5.28%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6.3k people

As of 2023, 6.49% of Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA residents (7.56k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA was 5.28%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,360 households (6.68%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,159 households (1.05%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
368 households (0.334%)

10.1% of the households in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA 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 Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA was Spanish. 6.68% of the households in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (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
1,157 ± 214
Gulf War (2001-)
958 ± 268
Gulf War (1990s)
846 ± 228

Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA employs 49.5k people. The largest industries in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA are Restaurants & Food Services (5,577 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,350 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,230 people), and the highest paying industries are Oil & gas extraction ($234,441), Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($179,433), and Support activities for mining ($161,746).

Males in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,487. The income inequality in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.484, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,094

Women

53.9%

23,192

Men

46.1%

The workforce of Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA in 2020 was 50,286 people, with 53.9% woman, and 46.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA.

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Occupations

49.5k

2022 Value

−1.07%

1 Year decline

± −1.07%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −1.07%, from 50k employees to 49.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA, are Cooks (1,345 people), Waiters & waitresses (1,293 people), and Other managers (1,287 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (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

49.5k

2022 Value

−1.07%

1 Year decline

± −1.07%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −1.07%, from 50k employees to 49.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,577 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,350 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,230 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,669

Median earning men ± $2,126

$36,120

Median earning women ± $1,635

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,083), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,234), and Public Administration ($67,143).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($139,444), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,586), and Information ($60,645).

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

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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 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA awarded 2,000 degrees. The student population of Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,789 male students and 5,109 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA are White (770 and 39%), followed by Black or African American (704 and 35.7%), Asian (226 and 11.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (142 and 7.2%).

The largest universities in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans (888 and 44.4%), Xavier University of Louisiana (675 and 33.8%), and Crescent City Bartending School (426 and 21.3%).

The most popular majors in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA are Casino Dealing (385 and 19.3%), Registered Nursing (252 and 12.6%), and Medicine (184 and 9.2%).

The median tuition costs in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA are $14,998 for private four year colleges, and $7,020 and $15,495 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,898 (25.9% men and 74.1% 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

Universities

In 2022 there were 6,898 students enrolled in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA, 25.9% men and 74.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 3,298 records, of which 79.2% were women and 20.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
249 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
121 degrees awarded
General Public Health
58 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA was Registered Nursing with 249 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
888 degrees awarded
Xavier University of Louisiana
675 degrees awarded
Crescent City Bartending School
426 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans with 888 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 567 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA, which is 0.396 times less than the 1,433 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 770 degrees mean that there were 1.09 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 704 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 ($14,998) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,356) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($725) 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, 1.03% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.739% 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 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (23.3k), Some college (20.6k), and Bachelors Degree (19.8k).

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 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA was $318,500 in 2023, which is 1.05 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $296,500 to $318,500, a 7.42% increase. The homeownership rate in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA is 39.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 21.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA is $42,409. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) 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

$318,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$13,134

$19,690

Median Property Taxes

±$949

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 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

39.1%

Homeownership

2023

60%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 39.1% of the housing units in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 38.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) 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 7--New Orleans City (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.

$42,409

Median Household Income

± $2,502

50.3k

Number of Households

± 1,589

In 2023, the median household income of the 50.3k households in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA grew to $42,409 from the previous year's value of $40,343.

The following chart displays the households in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.484

2022 Wage GINI in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA

0.48

2021 Wage GINI in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA

In 2022, the income inequality in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA was 0.484 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.983% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (56.2%)
Worked At Home (14.6%)
Carpooled (9.45%)

In 2023, 56.2% of workers in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.6%) and those who carpooled to work (9.45%).

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

21.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA have a shorter commute time (21.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.17% of the workforce in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (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 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

28.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA (32.1k out of 113k 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 Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA is Black, followed by White 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.

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

88.3% of the population of Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 32.9% on employee plans, 33.1% on Medicaid, 9.25% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.3% 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 20.8% under 18 years, 24% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.7%

Uninsured

32.9%

Employer Coverage

33.1%

Medicaid

9.25%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.3%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA grew by 6.51% from 11% to 11.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Regional Planning Commission 7--New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.