St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA

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2020 Population

123,411

1.3% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

36.3

0.275% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

18.8%

5.66% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$56,310

5.57% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$159,100

2.25% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

51,912

0.268% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA had a population of 123k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $56,310. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA grew from 121,823 to 123,411, a 1.3% increase and its median household income grew from $53,338 to $56,310, a 5.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (30.2%), White (Hispanic) (5.22%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.16%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.82%).

10.7% of the households in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines 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.

97.2% of the residents in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Regional Planning Commission 9--St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA are Nunez Community College (647 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA was $159,100, and the homeownership rate was 75.8%. Most people in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.9 minutes. The average car ownership in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA borders River Parishes PUMA, LA, Lafourche & Assumption Parishes PUMA, LA, St. Tammany Parish (Southeast) PUMA, LA, Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA, New Orleans City (Northeast) PUMA, LA, New Orleans City (South) PUMA, LA, Pearl River, Hancock, George & Stone Counties PUMA, MS, and Harrison CountyGulfport & Biloxi Cities PUMA, MS.

United States Louisiana Mississippi

Diversity

St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA is home to a population of 123k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.86% of St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (7.24k people).

In 2020, there were 1.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (65.6k people) in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.44k 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 St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA are Spanish (6,480 households), Vietnamese (2,525 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (959 households).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
65.6k ± 1.66k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
37.3k ± 1.92k
White (Hispanic)
6.44k ± 1.01k

8.69%

Hispanic Population

10.7k people

8.69% of the people in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA are hispanic (10.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA as a share of the total population.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,480 households (5.67%)
Vietnamese
2,525 households (2.21%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
959 households (0.839%)

10.7% of the households in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA was Spanish. 5.67% of the households in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.86%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.24k people

6.11%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7.45k people

As of 2020, 5.86% of St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA residents (7.24k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA was 6.11%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.8

In 2020, the median age of all people in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA was 36.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA are getting getting younger. In 2019, the average age of all St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA residents was 36.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Vietnam
1,961 ± 1,079 people
Mexico
1,113 ± 815 people
Honduras
995 ± 771 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA was Vietnam, the natal country of 1,961 St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA residents, followed by Mexico with 1,113 and Honduras with 995.

Citizenship

97.2%

2020 Citizenship

97.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.2% of St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,254 ± 568
Gulf War (2001-)
1,296 ± 339
Gulf War (1990s)
876 ± 207

St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.74 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Louisiana. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Louisiana, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Louisiana across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA is $56,310. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA was Ascension Parish PUMA, LA with a value of $82,594, followed by St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA and East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA, with respective values of $76,647 and $72,484.

Males in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.45 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,938. The income inequality in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.413, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA employs 51.9k people. The largest industries in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA are Construction (4,169 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,655 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,427 people), and the highest paying industries are Petroleum refining ($111,104), Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers ($107,470), and Miscellaneous fabricated metal products manufacturing ($101,360).

Wages

Median Household Income

$56,310

2020 value

± $2,862

5.57%

1 Year Growth

± 5.87%

Households in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA have a median annual income of $56,310, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $53,338 in 2019, which represents a 5.57% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$57,847

Average Male Salary in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA

± $7,330

$39,938

Average Female Salary in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA

± $4,987

In 2020, full-time male employees in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA made 1.45 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA

White
$49,224 ± $6,178
Asian
$39,453 ± $28,263
Black
$36,679 ± $5,049

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA workers was White. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.413

2020 Wage GINI in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA

0.403

2019 Wage GINI in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA

In 2020, the income inequality in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA was 0.413 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.43% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA was Ascension Parish PUMA, LA with a value of $82,594, followed by St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA and East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA, with respective values of $76,647 and $72,484.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

18.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA (23k out of 123k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
11,209 ± 876
Black
9,278 ± 856
Hispanic
2,449 ± 503

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

51.9k

2020 Value

0.268%

1 Year growth

± 0.268%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 0.268%, from 51.8k employees to 51.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,477 people), Other managers (1,470 people), and Cashiers (1,422 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,477 people), Other managers (1,470 people), and Cashiers (1,422 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA has an unusually high number of residents working as Fishing and hunting workers (39 times higher than expected), Ship & boat captains & operators (23.5 times), and Sailors & marine oilers, & ship engineers (10.2 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA, by average salary, are Physicians ($259,681), Medical & health services managers ($163,252), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($144,009).

Industries

Employment by Industries

51.9k

2020 Value

0.268%

1 Year growth

± 0.268%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 0.268%, from 51.8k employees to 51.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA, are Construction (4,169 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,655 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,427 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA, by number of employees, are Construction (4,169 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,655 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,427 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA has an unusually high number of Fishing, hunting & trapping (38.2 times higher than expected), Water transportation (15.5 times), and Military Reserves or National Guard (10 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA, by average salary, are Petroleum refining ($111,104), Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers ($107,470), and Miscellaneous fabricated metal products manufacturing ($101,360).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana and Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Louisiana and Mississippi.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$62.8B
Gasoline
$54.5B
Fuel oils
$51B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana and Mississippi product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $62.8B, followed by Gasoline ($54.5B) and Fuel oils ($51B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Louisiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Louisiana and Mississippi.

$380B

2020 Value in Louisiana

$689B

Projected 2050 Value in Louisiana

81% growth

$182B

2020 Value in Mississippi

$374B

Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Louisiana trade was $380B. This is expected to increase 81% to $689B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Mississippi trade was $182B. This is expected to increase 105% to $374B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Louisiana and Mississippi trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana and Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Louisiana and Mississippi.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$53.6B
Alabama
$26.1B
Tennessee
$15.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana and Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $53.6B, followed by Alabama with $26.1B and Tennessee and $15.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Louisiana and Mississippi shares with each state (excluding itself).

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%). The most partisan county was Cameron County, LA with 90.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes 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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Louisiana.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Louisiana

58.5% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Louisiana

Cameron County, LA
90.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
LaSalle County, LA
90.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Grant County, LA
86.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Louisiana was Cameron County, LA with 90.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Louisiana colored by their party leaning.

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.

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 2020, universities in Regional Planning Commission 9--St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA awarded 647 degrees. The student population of Regional Planning Commission 9--St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA is skewed towards women, with 768 male students and 1,398 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Regional Planning Commission 9--St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA are White (269 and 42.3%), followed by Black or African American (266 and 41.8%), Hispanic or Latino (41 and 6.45%), and Two or More Races (29 and 4.56%).

The largest universities in Regional Planning Commission 9--St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are Nunez Community College (647 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Regional Planning Commission 9--St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA are Paralegal (63 and 9.74%), General Studies (56 and 8.66%), and Other Industrial Production Technology (47 and 7.26%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Industrial Technology
44 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
44 degree-majorss awarded
Other Industrial Production Technology
34 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Regional Planning Commission 9--St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA was Industrial Technology with 44 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Regional Planning Commission 9--St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA according to their major.

Universities

Nunez Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

647 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Regional Planning Commission 9--St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Nunez Community College with 647 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

263

Degrees Awarded to Men

384

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 263 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Regional Planning Commission 9--St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA, which is 0.685 times less than the 384 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Regional Planning Commission 9--St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
269 degrees awarded
Black or African American
266 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
41 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Regional Planning Commission 9--St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA was White students. These 269 degrees mean that there were 1.01 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 266 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA was $159,100 in 2020, which is 0.692 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $155,600 to $159,100, a 2.25% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA is 75.8%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 28.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$159,100

2020 Median

± $4,015

$155,600

2019 Median

± $2,249

In 2020, the median property value in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA grew to to $159,100 from the previous year's value of $155,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

Household Income

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

$56,310

Median Household Income

± $2,862

41.5k

Number of Households

± 1,608

In 2020, the median household income of the 41.5k households in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA grew to $56,310 from the previous year's value of $53,338.

The following chart displays the households in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines 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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

75.8%

2020 Homeownership

73.6%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 75.8% of the housing units in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

28.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA have a longer commute time (28.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.81% of the workforce in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (82.9%)
Carpooled (10.2%)
Worked At Home (3.29%)

In 2020, 82.9% of workers in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who worked at home (3.29%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines 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 St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

91.4% of the population of St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 39.4% on employee plans, 28% on Medicaid, 9.4% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 3.12% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Louisiana was $7,815 in 2014. This is a 4.38% increase from the previous year ($7,487).

Per capita personal health care spending in Mississippi was $7,646 in 2014. This is a 3.86% increase from the previous year ($7,362).

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1466 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.01% decrease from the previous year (1496 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1778 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 329 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1890 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0529% increase from the previous year (1889 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2051 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 591 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Claiborne Parish has the highest prevalence of diabetes (25.4%). Additionally, Sabine Parish has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (50.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,466 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Louisiana

1,890 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see an average of 1,466 patients per year. This represents a 2.01% decrease from the previous year (1,496 patients).

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see an average of 1,890 patients per year. This represents a 0.0529% increase from the previous year (1,889 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Louisiana and Mississippi in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,815

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Louisiana

$7,646

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Mississippi

$4,420

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,281

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,811

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Louisiana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.38%, from $7,487 to $7,815.

Similarly, all personal health care spending per capita in Mississippi (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.86%, from $7,362 to $7,646.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

8.59%

Uninsured

39.4%

Employer Coverage

28%

Medicaid

9.4%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

3.12%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA declined by 9.92% from 9.53% to 8.59%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.