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

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2021 Population

121,410

1.62% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.7

1.1% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

19%

1.05% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$60,244

6.99% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$165,500

4.02% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

51,368

1.05% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA had a population of 121k people with a median age of 36.7 and a median household income of $60,244. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA declined from 123,411 to 121,410, a −1.62% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,310 to $60,244, a 6.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (30.8%), White (Hispanic) (4.12%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.06%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.22%).

10.9% 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 (504 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA was $165,500, and the homeownership rate was 75.2%.

Most people in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.2 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

Population & Diversity

St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA is home to a population of 121k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.98% of St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (7.26k people).

In 2021, there were 1.67 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.4k people) in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5k 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 (7,010 households), Vietnamese (2,586 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (997 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

61,283

Women

50.5%

60,047

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 121,330 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.2%

2021 Citizenship

97.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 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 2020, the percentage of US citizens in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA was 97.2%, 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.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
62.4k ± 1.36k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
37.4k ± 1.85k
White (Hispanic)
5k ± 1.05k

9.56%

Hispanic Population

11.6k people

9.56% of the people in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA are hispanic (11.6k 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.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Vietnam
1,743 ± 1,018 people
Mexico
1,327 ± 889 people
Honduras
1,144 ± 826 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA was Vietnam, the natal country of 1,743 St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA residents, followed by Mexico with 1,327 and Honduras with 1,144.

Foreign-Born Population

5.98%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.26k people

5.86%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.24k people

As of 2021, 5.98% of St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA residents (7.26k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA was 5.86%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,010 households (6.19%)
Vietnamese
2,586 households (2.28%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
997 households (0.88%)

10.9% 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 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA was Spanish. 6.19% 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,809 ± 261
Gulf War (2001-)
1,407 ± 297
Gulf War (1990s)
910 ± 294

St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA employs 51.4k people. The largest industries in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA are Construction (4,266 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,705 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,519 people), and the highest paying industries are Petroleum refining ($110,663), Support activities for mining ($104,147), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($100,968).

Males in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.5 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,793. The income inequality in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.409, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,627

Women

49.4%

26,285

Men

50.6%

The workforce of St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA in 2020 was 51,912 people, with 49.4% woman, and 50.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA.

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Occupations

51.4k

2021 Value

−1.05%

1 Year decline

± −1.05%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −1.05%, from 51.9k employees to 51.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA, are Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,461 people), Other managers (1,459 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,368 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes 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.

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

51.4k

2021 Value

−1.05%

1 Year decline

± −1.05%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −1.05%, from 51.9k employees to 51.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA, are Construction (4,266 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,705 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,519 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,732

Median earning men ± $2,116

$30,030

Median earning women ± $1,551

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($71,944), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,556), and Public Administration ($54,348).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,329), Manufacturing ($46,875), and Public Administration ($43,814).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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 and Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Louisiana and Mississippi.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$75.6B
Gasoline
$53.8B
Fuel oils
$50B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana and Mississippi product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $75.6B, followed by Gasoline ($53.8B) and Fuel oils ($50B).

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.

$371B

2020 Value in Louisiana

$691B

Projected 2050 Value in Louisiana

86.1% growth

$180B

2020 Value in Mississippi

$374B

Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound Louisiana trade was $371B. This is expected to increase 86.1% to $691B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Mississippi trade was $180B. This is expected to increase 108% 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
$58.2B
Alabama
$28.1B
Tennessee
$15B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana and Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $58.2B, followed by Alabama with $28.1B and Tennessee and $15B.

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%).

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

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.

Senator 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 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.

Education

In 2021, universities in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA awarded 504 degrees. The student population of St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 785 male students and 1,324 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA are White (242 and 48.9%), followed by Black or African American (174 and 35.2%), Hispanic or Latino (39 and 7.88%), and Two or More Races (17 and 3.43%).

The largest universities in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are Nunez Community College (504 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Regional Planning Commission 9--St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA are Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology (80 and 15.9%), General Studies (66 and 13.1%), and General Business (66 and 13.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,109 students enrolled in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA, 37.2% men and 62.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 920 records, of which 56.6% were women and 43.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology
58 degrees awarded
General Business
37 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
36 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Regional Planning Commission 9--St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA was Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology with 58 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Regional Planning Commission 9--St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Nunez Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

504 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Nunez Community College with 504 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 207 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA, which is 0.697 times less than the 297 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 242 degrees mean that there were 1.39 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 174 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

Public, 2-year ($3,335) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($920) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 1.26% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.01% 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 St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (31k), Some college (23.9k), and Secondary Education (17.4k).

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 St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA was $165,500 in 2021, which is 0.676 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $159,100 to $165,500, a 4.02% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA is 75.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 28.2 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.

Median household income in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA is $60,244. In 2021, 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 $86,256, followed by St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA and Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, with respective values of $79,292 and $76,180.

Housing

Property

$165,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,883

$31,768

Median Property Taxes

±$1,313

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 St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.2%

Homeownership

2021

68.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.2% of the housing units in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes 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 2021, 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 $86,256, followed by St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA and Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, with respective values of $79,292 and $76,180.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes 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.

$60,244

Median Household Income

± $2,680

42.2k

Number of Households

± 1,628

In 2021, the median household income of the 42.2k households in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA grew to $60,244 from the previous year's value of $56,310.

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.

Wage Distribution

0.409

2021 Wage GINI in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA

0.413

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

In 2021, the income inequality in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA was 0.409 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.937% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.1%)
Carpooled (11.2%)
Worked At Home (3.95%)

In 2021, 81.1% of workers in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who worked at home (3.95%).

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

28.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA have a longer commute time (28.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.6% 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.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA (22.9k out of 121k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

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.

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

92.2% of the population of St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 37.7% on employee plans, 29.6% on Medicaid, 9.76% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 2.9% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1434 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.18% decrease from the previous year (1466 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1759 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 305 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1860 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.59% decrease from the previous year (1890 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2031 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 543 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,434 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Louisiana

1,860 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see an average of 1,434 patients per year. This represents a 2.18% decrease from the previous year (1,466 patients).

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see an average of 1,860 patients per year. This represents a 1.59% decrease from the previous year (1,890 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.6% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.8%

Uninsured

37.7%

Employer Coverage

29.6%

Medicaid

9.76%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

2.9%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA declined by 9.21% from 8.59% to 7.8%.

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.