Slidell, LA

Census Place

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2024 Population

28,561

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

38.9

0.777% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

15.7%

1.92% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$70,497

5.76% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$217,700

4.76% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

12,441

0.908% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Slidell, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98% of the residents in Slidell, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Slidell, LA are Delta College-Slidell Campus (73 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Slidell, LA was $217,700, and the homeownership rate was 68.5%.

Most people in Slidell, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Slidell, LA was 2 cars per household.

United States Louisiana St. Tammany Parish, LA New Orleans-Metairie, LA Regional Planning Commission 2--St. Tammany Parish (Southeast) PUMA, LA

Population & Diversity

Slidell, LA is home to a population of 28.6k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.49% of Slidell, LA residents were born outside of the country (1.28k people).

In 2024, there were 3.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17.5k people) in Slidell, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.59k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.13k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2024 Citizenship

98.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98% of Slidell, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Slidell, LA was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Slidell, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
17.5k ± 1.17k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.59k ± 1.06k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
1.13k ± 354

9.8%

Hispanic Population

2.8k people

9.8% of the people in Slidell, LA are hispanic (2.8k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Slidell, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.

Most Common Origin

Honduras
48,818 ± 5,396 people
Mexico
27,788 ± 4,080 people
Vietnam
17,351 ± 3,228 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 48,818 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 27,788 and Vietnam with 17,351.

Foreign-Born Population

4.49%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.28k people

4.32%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.24k people

As of 2024, 4.49% of Slidell, LA residents (1.28k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Slidell, LA was 4.32%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
637 ± 247
Vietnam
595 ± 203
Gulf War (1990s)
377 ± 164

Slidell, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Slidell, LA.

Health

88.1% of the population of Slidell, LA has health coverage, with 36.3% on employee plans, 23.4% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 3.78% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1,441 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,441 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1692 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 283 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 34.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.9%

Uninsured

36.3%

Employer Coverage

23.4%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

3.78%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Slidell, LA grew by 11.1% from 10.7% to 11.9%.

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

Economy

The economy of Slidell, LA employs 12.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Slidell, LA were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,755 people), Educational Services (1,437 people), and Retail Trade (1,184 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($77,847), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($75,066), and Finance & Insurance ($69,660).

Employment

Occupations

12.4k

2024 Value

± 1,086

−0.908%

1 Year decline

± 12.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Slidell, LA declined at a rate of −0.908%, from 12.6k employees to 12.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Slidell, LA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,373 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,205 people), and Management Occupations (1,194 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Slidell, LA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

12.4k

2024 Value

± 1,086

−0.908%

1 Year decline

± 12.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Slidell, LA declined at a rate of −0.908%, from 12.6k employees to 12.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Slidell, LA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,755 people), Educational Services (1,437 people), and Retail Trade (1,184 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Slidell, LA, though some of these residents may live in Slidell, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,776

Median earning men ± $4,908

$33,312

Median earning women ± $4,750

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($75,461), Manufacturing ($74,899), and Public Administration ($65,139).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($79,313), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,978), and Public Administration ($58,632).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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 Slidell, 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Slidell, LA awarded 73 degrees. The student population of Slidell, LA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 4 male students and 158 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Slidell, LA are Black or African American (49 and 67.1%), White (18 and 24.7%), Asian (2 and 2.74%), and Two or More Races (2 and 2.74%).

The largest universities in Slidell, LA by number of degrees awarded are Delta College-Slidell Campus (73 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Slidell, LA are Medical Assistant (31 and 42.5%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (22 and 30.1%), and Dental Assisting (13 and 17.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 162 students enrolled in Slidell, LA, 2.47% men and 97.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 117 records, of which 98.3% were women and 1.71% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
31 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
13 degrees awarded
Medical Office Assistant
7 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Slidell, LA was Medical Assistant with 31 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Slidell, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Delta College-Slidell Campus

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

73 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Delta College-Slidell Campus with 73 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 3 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Slidell, LA, which is 0.0429 times less than the 70 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 49 degrees mean that there were 2.72 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 18 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Slidell, LA was $217,700 in 2024, which is 0.654 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $207,800 to $217,700, a 4.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Slidell, LA is 68.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Slidell, LA have an average commute time of 29.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Slidell, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$217,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,934

$7,537

Median Property Taxes

±$730

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 Slidell, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

68.5%

Homeownership

2024

65.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 68.5% of the housing units in Slidell, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.8%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$70,497

Median Household Income

± $7,225

11k

Number of Households

± 992

In 2024, the median household income of the 11k households in Slidell, LA grew to $70,497 from the previous year's value of $66,657.

The following chart displays the households in Slidell, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.464

2024 Wage GINI in Louisiana

0.465

2023 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2024, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.265% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Louisiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (77.6%)
Worked At Home (11.1%)
Carpooled (8.69%)

In 2024, 77.6% of workers in Slidell, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.69%).

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

29.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Slidell, LA have a longer commute time (29.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.73% of the workforce in Slidell, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Slidell, LA (4.38k out of 27.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Slidell, LA is White, followed by Black 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.