Acadiana Regional Development District 1--St. Landry & Evangeline Parishes PUMA, LA

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2023 Population
114,290
0.539% 1-year decline
US Senator
Bill Cassidy
Republican Party
US Senator
John Kennedy
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
37.6
1.08% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
23.7%
14% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$44,823
6.36% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$135,600
0.743% 1-year growth

About

In the year of 2023, N/A had a population of 114k people with a median age of 37.6 and a median household income of $44,823. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Acadiana Regional Development District 1--St. Landry & Evangeline Parishes PUMA, LA declined from 114,909 to 114,290, a −0.539% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,141 to $44,823, a 6.36% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in undefined are White (Non-Hispanic) (56.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (35.9%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.44%), Other (Hispanic) (1.16%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (1.06%).

10.5% of the households in N/A 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.

98.5% of the residents in N/A are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Acadiana Regional Development District 1--St. Landry & Evangeline Parishes PUMA, LA are Opelousas School of Cosmetology (22 degrees awarded in 2023) and Louisiana Academy of Beauty (19 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in N/A was $135,600, and the homeownership rate was 68.6%.

Most people in N/A drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.9 minutes. The average car ownership in N/A was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

N/A is home to a population of 114k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.96% of Acadiana Regional Development District 1--St. Landry & Evangeline Parishes PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (2.24k people).

In 2023, there were 1.57 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (64.3k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 41.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.79k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in N/A are French (Incl. Cajun) (7,520 households), Spanish (2,533 households), and Bengali (278 households).

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%
2023 Citizenship
98.4%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.5% of Acadiana Regional Development District 1--St. Landry & Evangeline 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 N/A was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in undefined
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    64.3k ± 445
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    41.1k ± 686
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    2.79k ± 531
3.3%
Hispanic Population
3.77k people

In 2023, there were 1.57 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (64.3k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 41.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.79k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.3% of the people in N/A are hispanic (3.77k people).

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Foreign-Born Population

1.96%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
2.24k people
2.04%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
2.34k people

As of 2023, 1.96% of Acadiana Regional Development District 1--St. Landry & Evangeline Parishes PUMA, LA residents (2.24k 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 N/A was 2.04%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. French (Incl. Cajun)
    7,520 households (7.08%)
  2. Spanish
    2,533 households (2.38%)
  3. Bengali
    278 households (0.262%)

10.5% of the households in N/A 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 N/A was French (Incl. Cajun). 7.08% of the households in N/A reported speaking French (Incl. Cajun) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,405 ± 248
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    772 ± 214
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    738 ± 216

N/A has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.82 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

Employment

Occupations

40.6k
2023 Value
1.82%
1 Year growth
± 1.82%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A grew at a rate of 1.82%, from 39.8k employees to 40.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in N/A, are Personal care aides (1,276 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,231 people), and Cooks (1,169 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of N/A.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

40.6k
2023 Value
1.82%
1 Year growth
± 1.82%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A grew at a rate of 1.82%, from 39.8k employees to 40.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in N/A, are Construction (3,372 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,051 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,594 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of N/A, though some of these residents may live in N/A and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$45,310
Median earning men ± $2,722
$29,846
Median earning women ± $1,408

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($69,574), Wholesale Trade ($63,146), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,962).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,083), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,552), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($40,386).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Education

In 2023, universities in Acadiana Regional Development District 1--St. Landry & Evangeline Parishes PUMA, LA awarded 41 degrees. The student population of Acadiana Regional Development District 1--St. Landry & Evangeline Parishes PUMA, LA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 41 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Acadiana Regional Development District 1--St. Landry & Evangeline Parishes PUMA, LA are White (26 and 63.4%), followed by Black or African American (15 and 36.6%), Hispanic or Latino (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Acadiana Regional Development District 1--St. Landry & Evangeline Parishes PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are Opelousas School of Cosmetology (22 and 53.7%) and Louisiana Academy of Beauty (19 and 46.3%).

The most popular majors in Acadiana Regional Development District 1--St. Landry & Evangeline Parishes PUMA, LA are General Cosmetology (39 and 95.1%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (2 and 4.88%).

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

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Educational Attainment

Race

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Housing & Living

The median property value in N/A was $135,600 in 2023, which is 0.447 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $134,600 to $135,600, a 0.743% increase. The homeownership rate in N/A is 68.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in N/A have an average commute time of 30.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in N/A is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$135,600
Median Property Value 2023
±$11,730
$30,094
Median Property Taxes
±$1,355
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Rent vs Own

68.6%
Homeownership
2023
66.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 68.6% of the housing units in N/A were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.5%.

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Household Income

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$44,823
Median Household Income
± $2,065
43.9k
Number of Households
± 1,772

In 2023, the median household income of the 43.9k households in N/A grew to $44,823 from the previous year's value of $42,141.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (80.1%)
  2. Carpooled (9.35%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.04%)

In 2023, 80.1% of workers in N/A drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.35%) and those who worked at home (5.04%).

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Commute Time

30.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

The chart below shows how the median household income in Acadiana Regional Development District 1--St. Landry & Evangeline Parishes PUMA, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number
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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in N/A is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

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Health

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.58%
Uninsured
34.2%
Employer Coverage
33.3%
Medicaid
13.7%
Medicare
10.3%
Non-Group
0.886%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in N/A declined by 14.5% from 8.86% to 7.58%.

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