South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA

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2023 Population

113,002

1.11% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.4

1.03% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11%

7.41% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$73,432

3.51% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$216,200

6.03% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

48,272

0.328% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA had a population of 113k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $73,432. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA declined from 114,267 to 113,002, a −1.11% decrease and its median household income grew from $70,945 to $73,432, a 3.51% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (48.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (39.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.91%), Other (Hispanic) (2.8%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.15%).

6.95% of the households in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes 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.

98.4% of the residents in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are ITT Technical Institute-Saint Rose (145 degrees awarded in 2015).

In 2023, the median property value in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA was $216,200, and the homeownership rate was 82.1%.

Most people in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28 minutes. The average car ownership in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA borders Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA, Capital Region Planning Commission 6--Livingston & St. Helena Parishes PUMA, LA, Capital Region Planning Commission 7--Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes PUMA, LA, South Central Planning & Development Commission 2--Lafourche & Assumption Parishes PUMA, LA, Regional Planning Commission 1--St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA, Regional Planning Commission 3--Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA, Regional Planning Commission 5--Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA, and Regional Planning Commission 9--St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA.

United States Louisiana

Population & Diversity

South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA is home to a population of 113k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.98% of South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (4.49k people).

In 2023, there were 1.23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (54.8k people) in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 44.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.29k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA are Spanish (5,337 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (714 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (377 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,760

Women

50.6%

56,478

Men

49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 114,238 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.4%

2023 Citizenship

98.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.4% of South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
54.8k ± 369
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
44.5k ± 859
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.29k ± 721

7.04%

Hispanic Population

7.96k people

7.04% of the people in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA are hispanic (7.96k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Honduras
926 ± 744 people
Mexico
728 ± 660 people
Dominican Republic
394 ± 486 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA was Honduras, the natal country of 926 South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA residents, followed by Mexico with 728 and Dominican Republic with 394.

Foreign-Born Population

3.98%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.49k people

4.05%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.63k people

As of 2023, 3.98% of South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA residents (4.49k 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 South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA was 4.05%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,337 households (5%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
714 households (0.669%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
377 households (0.353%)

6.95% of the households in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes 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 South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA was Spanish. 5% of the households in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes 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
1,297 ± 274
Gulf War (2001-)
1,262 ± 358
Gulf War (1990s)
914 ± 252

South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA employs 48.3k people. The largest industries in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA are Construction (4,576 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,583 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,099 people), and the highest paying industries are Support activities for mining ($133,094), Petroleum refining ($127,830), and Pipeline transportation ($107,068).

Males in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.52 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,489. The income inequality in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.419, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,429

Women

49.3%

25,088

Men

50.7%

The workforce of South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA in 2020 was 49,517 people, with 49.3% woman, and 50.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA.

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Occupations

48.3k

2022 Value

−0.328%

1 Year decline

± −0.328%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −0.328%, from 48.4k employees to 48.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA, are Cashiers (1,360 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,327 people), and Registered nurses (1,325 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes 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

48.3k

2022 Value

−0.328%

1 Year decline

± −0.328%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −0.328%, from 48.4k employees to 48.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA, are Construction (4,576 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,583 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,099 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,584

Median earning men ± $2,463

$37,191

Median earning women ± $1,496

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($90,902), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($81,667), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,724).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($71,094), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,076), and Manufacturing ($48,986).

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 South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes 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 2015, universities in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA awarded 145 degrees. The student population of South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA in 2015 is skewed towards men, with 307 male students and 91 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA are Black or African American (94 and 64.8%), followed by White (34 and 23.4%), Hispanic or Latino (14 and 9.66%), and Asian (2 and 1.38%).

The largest universities in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are ITT Technical Institute-Saint Rose (145 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2015 in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 40.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2015 was 398 (77.1% men and 22.9% 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 2015 there were 398 students enrolled in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA, 77.1% men and 22.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 230 records, of which 24.3% were women and 75.7% men.

Completions

Universities

Gender

Race

ITT Technical Institute-Saint Rose

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

145 degrees awarded

In 2015, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was ITT Technical Institute-Saint Rose with 145 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2015, 107 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA, which is 2.82 times more than the 38 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2015 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 94 degrees mean that there were 2.76 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 34 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.722% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.675% 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 South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (32k), Some college (18.7k), and Secondary Education (14.9k).

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 South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA was $216,200 in 2023, which is 0.713 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $203,900 to $216,200, a 6.03% increase. The homeownership rate in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA is 82.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 28 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA is $73,432. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes 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

$216,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,326

$33,642

Median Property Taxes

±$1,446

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 South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

82.1%

Homeownership

2023

69.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 82.1% of the housing units in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes 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 South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes 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 South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes 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.

$73,432

Median Household Income

± $3,591

41k

Number of Households

± 1,746

In 2023, the median household income of the 41k households in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA grew to $73,432 from the previous year's value of $70,945.

The following chart displays the households in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes 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

0.419

2022 Wage GINI in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA

0.422

2021 Wage GINI in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA

In 2022, the income inequality in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA was 0.419 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.771% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (84.1%)
Worked At Home (6.73%)
Carpooled (6.66%)

In 2023, 84.1% of workers in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (6.73%) and those who carpooled to work (6.66%).

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

28 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA have a longer commute time (28 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.82% of the workforce in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes 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 South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA (12.3k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes 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

93.2% of the population of South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 48.6% on employee plans, 22.9% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 8.3% on non-group plans, and 0.721% 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 25.2% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.78%

Uninsured

48.6%

Employer Coverage

22.9%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

8.3%

Non-Group

0.721%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA grew by 6.89% from 6.34% to 6.78%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.