Zachary, LA

Census Place

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2023 Population
19,637
1.22% 1-year growth
US Senator
Bill Cassidy
Republican Party
US Senator
John Kennedy
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
34.2
2.7% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
7.4%
1.28% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$90,507
1.91% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$258,000
3.91% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
10,187
0.207% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Zachary, LA had a population of 19.6k people with a median age of 34.2 and a median household income of $90,507. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Zachary, LA grew from 19,401 to 19,637, a 1.22% increase and its median household income grew from $88,811 to $90,507, a 1.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Zachary, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (47.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (47%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.38%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.2%), and White (Hispanic) (1.02%).

None of the households in Zachary, 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.

97.9% of the residents in Zachary, LA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Zachary, LA was $258,000, and the homeownership rate was 82.6%.

Most people in Zachary, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27 minutes. The average car ownership in Zachary, LA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Zachary, LA is home to a population of 19.6k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.68% of Zachary, LA residents were born outside of the country (526 people).

In 2023, there were 1.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.29k people) in Zachary, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.22k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 467 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.9%
2023 Citizenship
97.9%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.9% of Zachary, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Zachary, LA was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Zachary, LA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    9.29k ± 1.31k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    9.22k ± 1.33k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    467 ± 377
1.06%
Hispanic Population
208 people

In 2023, there were 1.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.29k people) in Zachary, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.22k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 467 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.06% of the people in Zachary, LA are hispanic (208 people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Honduras
    46,145 ± 5,248 people
  2. Mexico
    26,336 ± 3,973 people
  3. Vietnam
    16,621 ± 3,160 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 46,145 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 26,336 and Vietnam with 16,621.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.68%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
526 people
2.75%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
533 people

As of 2023, 2.68% of Zachary, LA residents (526 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Zachary, LA was 2.75%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (1990s)
    311 ± 246
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    233 ± 131
  3. Vietnam
    178 ± 139

Zachary, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.33 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Zachary, LA employs 10.2k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Zachary, LA were Manufacturing (1,794 people), Educational Services (1,314 people), and Public Administration (1,153 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($137,792), Construction ($81,111), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($74,833).

Employment

Occupations

10.2k
2023 Value
± 1,347
0.207%
1 Year growth
± 18.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Zachary, LA grew at a rate of 0.207%, from 10.2k employees to 10.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Zachary, LA, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,215 people), Management Occupations (1,005 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (840 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Zachary, LA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.2k
2023 Value
± 1,347
0.207%
1 Year growth
± 18.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Zachary, LA grew at a rate of 0.207%, from 10.2k employees to 10.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Zachary, LA, are Manufacturing (1,794 people), Educational Services (1,314 people), and Public Administration (1,153 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Zachary, LA, though some of these residents may live in Zachary, 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

$70,238
Median earning men ± $5,527
$50,617
Median earning women ± $14,799

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($85,848), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($82,515), and Construction ($77,708).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($99,821), Construction ($87,955), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,143).

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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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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.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 1.13% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.891% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (798k), and Secondary Education (592k).

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.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Zachary, LA was $258,000 in 2023, which is 0.85 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $248,300 to $258,000, a 3.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Zachary, LA is 82.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Zachary, LA have an average commute time of 27 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Zachary, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$258,000
Median Property Value 2023
±$15,782
$5,779
Median Property Taxes
±$833

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 Zachary, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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

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Rent vs Own

82.6%
Homeownership
2023
67.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 82.6% of the housing units in Zachary, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.4%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Zachary, LA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$90,507
Median Household Income
± $9,935
7k
Number of Households
± 931

In 2023, the median household income of the 7k households in Zachary, LA grew to $90,507 from the previous year's value of $88,811.

The following chart displays the households in Zachary, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Zachary, LA is from Louisiana.
0.465
2023 Wage GINI in Louisiana
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2023, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (90.7%)
  2. Carpooled (4.68%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.05%)

In 2023, 90.7% of workers in Zachary, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (4.68%) and those who worked at home (4.05%).

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

27 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Zachary, LA have a longer commute time (27 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.176% of the workforce in Zachary, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Zachary, LA (1.45k out of 19.5k 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 Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

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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Health

96.7% of the population of Zachary, LA has health coverage, with 67.2% on employee plans, 13.5% on Medicaid, 7.12% on Medicare, 8.34% on non-group plans, and 0.522% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1,441 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.981% increase from the previous year (1,427 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1692 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 295 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 56.3% were men and 43.7% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.5% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 56.3% were men and 43.7% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

3.35%
Uninsured
67.2%
Employer Coverage
13.5%
Medicaid
7.12%
Medicare
8.34%
Non-Group
0.522%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Zachary, LA declined by 17.2% from 4.04% to 3.35%.

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