Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA

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2020 Population

174,640

0.438% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

0.279% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

27.6%

0.16% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$34,080

1.64% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$108,300

0.824% 1-year decline

2020 Employed Population

62,438

0.12% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA had a population of 175k people with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $34,080. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA declined from 175,409 to 174,640, a −0.438% decrease and its median household income grew from $33,530 to $34,080, a 1.64% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (37.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.1%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.25%), and White (Hispanic) (1.19%).

2.51% of the households in Northwest Louisiana 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.

99.1% of the residents in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Coordinating & Development Corporation 4--Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA are Louisiana Tech University (2,113 degrees awarded in 2020), Northwestern State University of Louisiana (2,076 degrees), and Grambling State University (768 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA was $108,300, and the homeownership rate was 61.1%.

Most people in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA borders South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR, Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA, Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA, Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA, Northeast Louisiana PUMA, LA, Kisatchie Delta Regional Planning & Development District 1 PUMA, LA, Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA, Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX, and Deep East Texas COG (East) PUMA, TX.

Population & Diversity

Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA is home to a population of 175k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.6% of Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (2.8k people).

In 2020, there were 1.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (95.8k people) in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 65.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.67k 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 Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA are Spanish (2,049 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (596 households), and Arabic (411 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

88,428

Women

50.7%

86,136

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 174,564 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

98.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.1% of Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
95.8k ± 459
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
65.8k ± 437
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.67k ± 418

2.67%

Hispanic Population

4.67k people

2.67% of the people in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA are hispanic (4.67k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
607 ± 604 people
Germany
226 ± 369 people
China
208 ± 354 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA was Mexico, the natal country of 607 Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA residents, followed by Germany with 226 and China with 208.

Foreign-Born Population

1.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.8k people

1.92%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.36k people

As of 2020, 1.6% of Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA residents (2.8k 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 Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA was 1.92%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,049 households (1.25%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
596 households (0.363%)
Arabic
411 households (0.25%)

2.51% of the households in Northwest Louisiana 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 Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA was Spanish. 1.25% of the households in Northwest Louisiana 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
3,246 ± 348
Gulf War (1990s)
1,693 ± 292
Gulf War (2001-)
1,447 ± 346

Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.92 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA employs 62.4k people. The largest industries in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA are Restaurants & Food Services (4,581 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,168 people), and Construction (3,857 people), and the highest paying industries are Oil & gas extraction ($201,999), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($121,366), and Natural gas distribution ($104,591).

Males in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.52 times higher than the average income of females, which is $35,877. The income inequality in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,087

Women

48.2%

32,351

Men

51.8%

The workforce of Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA in 2020 was 62,438 people, with 48.2% woman, and 51.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA.

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Occupations

62.4k

2020 Value

−0.12%

1 Year decline

± −0.12%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −0.12%, from 62.5k employees to 62.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,032 people), Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,711 people), and Cashiers (1,664 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

62.4k

2020 Value

−0.12%

1 Year decline

± −0.12%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −0.12%, from 62.5k employees to 62.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,581 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,168 people), and Construction (3,857 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$32,783

Median earning men ± $2,040

$21,614

Median earning women ± $738

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,779), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,146), and Wholesale Trade ($44,131).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($31,329), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($30,938), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($30,332).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Gasoline
$49.3B
Fuel oils
$48.1B
Coal-n.e.c.
$37.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $49.3B, followed by Fuel oils ($48.1B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($37.7B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Louisiana.

$380B

2020 Value in Louisiana

$689B

Projected 2050 Value in Louisiana

81% growth

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

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$43.9B
Mississippi
$24.1B
Illinois
$7.47B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $43.9B, followed by Mississippi with $24.1B and Illinois and $7.47B.

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

Civics

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.

Senators Elections

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 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 2020, universities in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA awarded 4,957 degrees. The student population of Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 10,740 male students and 17,271 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA are White (2,745 and 58.1%), followed by Black or African American (1,421 and 30.1%), Hispanic or Latino (200 and 4.24%), and Two or More Races (138 and 2.92%).

The largest universities in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are Louisiana Tech University (2,113 and 42.6%), Northwestern State University of Louisiana (2,076 and 41.9%), and Grambling State University (768 and 15.5%).

The most popular majors in Coordinating & Development Corporation 4--Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA are Registered Nursing (545 and 11%), General Business Administration & Management (332 and 6.7%), and General Studies (327 and 6.6%).

The median tuition cost in Coordinating & Development Corporation 4--Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA for a public four year colleges is $5,180 for in-state students and $13,143 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 28,011 (38.3% men and 61.7% 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

Universities

In 2020 there were 28,011 students enrolled in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA, 38.3% men and 61.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,525 records, of which 59.3% were women and 40.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
254 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
214 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
258 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Coordinating & Development Corporation 4--Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA was General Biological Sciences with 254 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Coordinating & Development Corporation 4--Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Louisiana Tech University
2,113 degrees awarded
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
2,076 degrees awarded
Grambling State University
768 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Louisiana Tech University with 2,113 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,882 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA, which is 0.612 times less than the 3,075 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,745 degrees mean that there were 1.93 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,421 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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,180) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,492) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.628% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.492% 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 Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (52.6k), Some college (31.4k), and Secondary Education (24.2k).

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 Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA was $108,300 in 2020, which is 0.471 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $109,200 to $108,300, a 0.824% decrease. The homeownership rate in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA is 61.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA is $34,080. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northwest Louisiana 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.

Housing

Property

$108,300

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,897

$41,229

Median Property Taxes

±$1,229

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 Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

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

Rent vs Own

61.1%

Homeownership

2020

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 61.1% of the housing units in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northwest Louisiana 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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Northwest Louisiana 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 Northwest Louisiana 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.

$34,080

Median Household Income

± $1,167

67.5k

Number of Households

± 1,845

In 2020, the median household income of the 67.5k households in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA grew to $34,080 from the previous year's value of $33,530.

The following chart displays the households in Northwest Louisiana 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA

0.479

2019 Wage GINI in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA

In 2020, the income inequality in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.287% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (83.4%)
Carpooled (9.66%)
Worked At Home (3.25%)

In 2020, 83.4% of workers in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.66%) and those who worked at home (3.25%).

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

25.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.66% of the workforce in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Northwest Louisiana 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 Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

27.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA (46.1k out of 167k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

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

88.1% of the population of Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 36.8% on employee plans, 24.5% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 1.55% 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).

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.

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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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,466 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Louisiana

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).

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.

Community Mobility

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

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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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 24.6% between 18 and 34 years, 33.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.9%

Uninsured

36.8%

Employer Coverage

24.5%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

1.55%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA declined by 21.8% from 15.3% to 11.9%.

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