Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA

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2020 Population

156,182

0.0243% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

36.3

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

18.5%

5.71% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$48,511

5.07% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$154,600

1.98% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

65,011

0.319% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA had a population of 156k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $48,511. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA declined from 156,220 to 156,182, a −0.0243% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,171 to $48,511, a 5.07% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (60%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (31.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.44%), White (Hispanic) (2.22%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.71%).

7.22% of the households in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) 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.

98.2% of the residents in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA are SOWELA Technical Community College (2,068 degrees awarded in 2020), McNeese State University (1,422 degrees), and Unitech Training Academy-Lake Charles (69 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA was $154,600, and the homeownership rate was 65.1%.

Most people in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA borders Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 1 (North) PUMA, LA, St. Landry & Evangeline Parishes PUMA, LA, Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA, Orange & Hardin Counties PUMA, TX, and Port Arthur City PUMA, TX.

Population & Diversity

Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA is home to a population of 156k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2018, 3.11% of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (4.79k people).

In 2020, there were 1.88 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.7k people) in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 49.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.81k 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 Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA are French (Incl. Cajun) (3,889 households), Spanish (3,510 households), and Vietnamese (378 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

81,177

Women

52%

75,079

Men

48%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 156,256 inhabitants, with 48% men, and 52% women.

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Citizenship

98.2%

2020 Citizenship

98.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.2% of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
93.7k ± 2.09k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
49.8k ± 1.01k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.81k ± 617

3.62%

Hispanic Population

5.66k people

3.62% of the people in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA are hispanic (5.66k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
617 ± 609 people
Honduras
480 ± 537 people
Vietnam
399 ± 490 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA was Mexico, the natal country of 617 Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA residents, followed by Honduras with 480 and Vietnam with 399.

Foreign-Born Population

3.11%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

4.79k people

2.5%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

3.75k people

As of 2018, 3.11% of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA residents (4.79k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA was 2.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

French (Incl. Cajun)
3,889 households (2.68%)
Spanish
3,510 households (2.42%)
Vietnamese
378 households (0.26%)

7.22% of the households in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) 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 Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA was French (Incl. Cajun). 2.68% of the households in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA reported speaking French (Incl. Cajun) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,911 ± 478
Gulf War (2001-)
1,681 ± 375
Gulf War (1990s)
1,251 ± 322

Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.73 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA employs 65k people. The largest industries in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA are Construction (6,236 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,538 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,297 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($345,225), Water transportation ($242,882), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($106,256).

Males in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.86 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,200. The income inequality in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,638

Women

50.2%

32,373

Men

49.8%

The workforce of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA in 2020 was 65,011 people, with 50.2% woman, and 49.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA.

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Occupations

65k

2020 Value

−0.319%

1 Year decline

± −0.319%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −0.319%, from 65.2k employees to 65k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA, are Registered nurses (2,391 people), Retail salespersons (1,854 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,787 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA.

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

65k

2020 Value

−0.319%

1 Year decline

± −0.319%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −0.319%, from 65.2k employees to 65k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA, are Construction (6,236 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,538 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,297 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,245

Median earning men ± $2,156

$25,863

Median earning women ± $1,301

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,775), Manufacturing ($79,435), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,866).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,042), Information ($40,288), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,917).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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

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$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

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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 Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA awarded 3,646 degrees. The student population of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 4,180 male students and 6,140 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA are White (2,538 and 72.7%), followed by Black or African American (650 and 18.6%), Two or More Races (108 and 3.09%), and Hispanic or Latino (107 and 3.06%).

The largest universities in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are SOWELA Technical Community College (2,068 and 56.7%), McNeese State University (1,422 and 39%), and Unitech Training Academy-Lake Charles (69 and 1.89%).

The most popular majors in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA are General Studies (481 and 13.2%), Other Industrial Production Technology (375 and 10.3%), and Instrumentation Technology (249 and 6.83%).

The median tuition cost in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA for a public four year colleges is $5,147 for in-state students and $13,185 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 63.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 55.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 10,320 (40.5% men and 59.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 10,320 students enrolled in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA, 40.5% men and 59.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,899 records, of which 58.7% were women and 41.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
104 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
124 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
105 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA was General Business Administration & Management with 104 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

SOWELA Technical Community College
2,068 degrees awarded
McNeese State University
1,422 degrees awarded
Unitech Training Academy-Lake Charles
69 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was SOWELA Technical Community College with 2,068 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,771 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA, which is 0.945 times less than the 1,875 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 2,538 degrees mean that there were 3.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 650 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 ($5,147) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,235) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($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, 0.714% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.14% 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 Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (39.6k), Some college (28k), and Secondary Education (20.5k).

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 Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA was $154,600 in 2020, which is 0.673 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $151,600 to $154,600, a 1.98% increase. The homeownership rate in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA is 65.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA is $48,511. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) 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

$154,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,984

$39,566

Median Property Taxes

±$1,860

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 Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.1%

Homeownership

2020

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 65.1% of the housing units in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) 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 Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) 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 Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) 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.

$48,511

Median Household Income

± $2,420

60.8k

Number of Households

± 2,310

In 2020, the median household income of the 60.8k households in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA grew to $48,511 from the previous year's value of $46,171.

The following chart displays the households in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) 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.

Wage Distribution

0.493

2020 Wage GINI in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA

0.482

2019 Wage GINI in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA

In 2020, the income inequality in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.32% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (84%)
Carpooled (9.8%)
Worked At Home (2.81%)

In 2020, 84% of workers in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.8%) and those who worked at home (2.81%).

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

21.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.9% of the workforce in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) 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 Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA (28.3k out of 153k 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 Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) 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

91.8% of the population of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 41.9% on employee plans, 24.1% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.66% 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 26% under 18 years, 22.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.3% were men and 53.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.21%

Uninsured

41.9%

Employer Coverage

24.1%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

1.66%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA declined by 10.8% from 9.21% to 8.21%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.