South Vacherie, LA

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    2024 Population
    2,954
    US Senator
    Bill Cassidy
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    John Kennedy
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    49.3
    1.02% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    3.66%
    17.3% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $81,310
    4.4% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $234,600
    19.3% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,265
    17% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in South Vacherie, 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.

    99.6% of the residents in South Vacherie, LA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in South Vacherie, LA was $234,600, and the homeownership rate was 93%.

    Most people in South Vacherie, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.6 minutes. The average car ownership in South Vacherie, LA was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesLouisianaSt. James Parish, LANew Orleans-Metairie, LASouth Central Planning & Development Commission 1--River Parishes PUMA, LA

    Population & Diversity

    South Vacherie, LA is home to a population of 2.95k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.406% of South Vacherie, LA residents were born outside of the country (12 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.12k people) in South Vacherie, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 817 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.6% of South Vacherie, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in South Vacherie, LA was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Vacherie, LA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.12k ± 336
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      817 ± 227
    3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      12 ± 15
    0.0677%
    Hispanic Population
    2 people

    In 2024, there were 2.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.12k people) in South Vacherie, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 817 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    0.0677% of the people in South Vacherie, LA are hispanic (2 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Honduras
      48,818 ± 5,396 people
    2. Mexico
      27,788 ± 4,080 people
    3. 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.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.406%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    12 people

    As of 2024, 0.406% of South Vacherie, LA residents (12 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 South Vacherie, LA was 0%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      74 ± 40
    2. Korea
      18 ± 23

    South Vacherie, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.11 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    94.6% of the population of South Vacherie, LA has health coverage, with 50.7% on employee plans, 16.4% on Medicaid, 19.1% on Medicare, 8.4% on non-group plans, and 0% 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, 43.5% were men and 56.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.6% under 18 years, 17% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.5% were men and 56.5% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    5.42%
    Uninsured
    50.7%
    Employer Coverage
    16.4%
    Medicaid
    19.1%
    Medicare
    8.4%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Vacherie, LA declined by 49.7% from 10.8% to 5.42%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of South Vacherie, LA employs 1.27k people. In 2024, the largest industries in South Vacherie, LA were Manufacturing (444 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (198 people), and Educational Services (150 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($126,148), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($91,591), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($72,900).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.27k
    2024 Value
    ± 260
    −17%
    1 Year decline
    ± 34.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in South Vacherie, LA declined at a rate of −17%, from 1.52k employees to 1.27k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Vacherie, LA, are Production Occupations (163 people), Sales & Related Occupations (153 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (124 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Vacherie, LA.

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    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.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.27k
    2024 Value
    ± 260
    −17%
    1 Year decline
    ± 34.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in South Vacherie, LA declined at a rate of −17%, from 1.52k employees to 1.27k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Vacherie, LA, are Manufacturing (444 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (198 people), and Educational Services (150 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Vacherie, LA, though some of these residents may live in South Vacherie, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $94,083
    Median earning men ± $28,510
    $37,339
    Median earning women ± $10,662

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($126,824), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($90,568), and Construction ($34,440).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,238), Manufacturing ($67,266), and Public Administration ($42,031).

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    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.

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    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (60.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Louisiana

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    Bill Cassidy
    Senator from Louisiana2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    John Kennedy
    Senator from Louisiana3
    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in South Vacherie, LA was $234,600 in 2024, which is 0.705 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $196,700 to $234,600, a 19.3% increase. The homeownership rate in South Vacherie, LA is 93%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in South Vacherie, LA have an average commute time of 31.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Vacherie, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $234,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$44,350
    $1,135
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$218

    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 Vacherie, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    93%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 93% of the housing units in South Vacherie, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 91.9%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $81,310
    Median Household Income
    ± $14,740
    1.22k
    Number of Households
    ± 230

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.22k households in South Vacherie, LA declined from $81,310 from the previous year's value of $85,054.

    The following chart displays the households in South Vacherie, 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 $150k - $200k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for South Vacherie, 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (87.5%)
    2. Carpooled (7.59%)
    3. Worked At Home (3.31%)

    In 2024, 87.5% of workers in South Vacherie, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.59%) and those who worked at home (3.31%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    31.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in South Vacherie, LA have a longer commute time (31.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.84% of the workforce in South Vacherie, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    3.66% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Vacherie, LA (108 out of 2.95k 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 Males 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Vacherie, 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.

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