Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA

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2021 Population

160,227

3.59% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.4

0.552% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

24.4%

4.32% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$46,021

2.42% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$156,700

4.33% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

64,108

3.41% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA had a population of 160k people with a median age of 36.4 and a median household income of $46,021. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA grew from 154,679 to 160,227, a 3.59% increase and its median household income grew from $44,934 to $46,021, a 2.42% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (57%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (37.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.67%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.09%), and White (Hispanic) (1.04%).

3.23% of the households in Ouachita Parish 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.

99.2% of the residents in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Delta Regional Planning & Development District 1--Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA are University of Louisiana at Monroe (1,869 degrees awarded in 2021), Louisiana Delta Community College (1,199 degrees), and Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe (210 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA was $156,700, and the homeownership rate was 60%.

Most people in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA borders Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA and Northeast Louisiana PUMA, LA.

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Population & Diversity

Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA is home to a population of 160k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.81% of Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (2.9k people).

In 2021, there were 1.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (91.4k people) in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 60k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.68k 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 Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA are Spanish (2,175 households), Arabic (593 households), and Vietnamese (449 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

83,189

Women

52.1%

76,575

Men

47.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 159,764 inhabitants, with 47.9% men, and 52.1% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.2%

2021 Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.2% of Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
91.4k ± 757
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
60k ± 507
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.68k ± 793

2.29%

Hispanic Population

3.67k people

2.29% of the people in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA are hispanic (3.67k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
416 ± 500 people
India
293 ± 420 people
Vietnam
279 ± 410 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA was Mexico, the natal country of 416 Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA residents, followed by India with 293 and Vietnam with 279.

Foreign-Born Population

1.81%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.9k people

1.93%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.99k people

As of 2021, 1.81% of Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA residents (2.9k 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 Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA was 1.93%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,175 households (1.45%)
Arabic
593 households (0.396%)
Vietnamese
449 households (0.3%)

3.23% of the households in Ouachita Parish 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 Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA was Spanish. 1.45% of the households in Ouachita Parish 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
2,620 ± 330
Gulf War (2001-)
2,097 ± 437
Gulf War (1990s)
1,231 ± 291

Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA employs 64.1k people. The largest industries in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA are Elementary & secondary schools (5,110 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,211 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,600 people), and the highest paying industries are Paperboard container manufacturing ($184,099), Iron & steel mills & steel product manufacturing ($157,377), and Lawn & garden equipment & supplies stores ($129,469).

Males in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.6 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,671. The income inequality in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,602

Women

52.6%

29,395

Men

47.4%

The workforce of Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA in 2020 was 61,997 people, with 52.6% woman, and 47.4% men.

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

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Occupations

64.1k

2021 Value

3.41%

1 Year growth

± 3.41%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 3.41%, from 62k employees to 64.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,423 people), Retail salespersons (2,244 people), and Registered nurses (1,762 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ouachita Parish 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

64.1k

2021 Value

3.41%

1 Year growth

± 3.41%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 3.41%, from 62k employees to 64.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,110 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,211 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,600 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,282

Median earning men ± $1,709

$30,762

Median earning women ± $1,528

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($63,638), Information ($63,125), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,809).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($46,037), Public Administration ($45,571), and Manufacturing ($44,132).

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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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 Ouachita Parish 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 Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA awarded 3,462 degrees. The student population of Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,518 male students and 8,639 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA are White (1,986 and 59%), followed by Black or African American (1,008 and 29.9%), Hispanic or Latino (106 and 3.15%), and Unknown (88 and 2.61%).

The largest universities in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are University of Louisiana at Monroe (1,869 and 54%), Louisiana Delta Community College (1,199 and 34.6%), and Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe (210 and 6.07%).

The most popular majors in North Delta Regional Planning & Development District 1--Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA are General Studies (298 and 8.61%), General Psychology (222 and 6.41%), and Registered Nursing (207 and 5.98%).

The median tuition cost in North Delta Regional Planning & Development District 1--Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA for a public four year colleges is $5,788 for in-state students and $17,888 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 13,157 (34.3% men and 65.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 13,157 students enrolled in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA, 34.3% men and 65.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,465 records, of which 65.7% were women and 34.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
169 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
137 degree-majors awarded
Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, & Administration
75 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in North Delta Regional Planning & Development District 1--Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA was General Psychology with 169 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in North Delta Regional Planning & Development District 1--Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Louisiana at Monroe
1,869 degrees awarded
Louisiana Delta Community College
1,199 degrees awarded
Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe
210 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Louisiana at Monroe with 1,869 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 976 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA, which is 0.393 times less than the 2,486 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 1,986 degrees mean that there were 1.97 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,008 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 ($5,788) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,270) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 0.849% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.614% 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 Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (39.4k), Some college (31.2k), 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 Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA was $156,700 in 2021, which is 0.64 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $150,200 to $156,700, a 4.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA is 60%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 21.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA is $46,021. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Ouachita Parish 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

$156,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,952

$35,099

Median Property Taxes

±$1,394

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 Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

60%

Homeownership

2021

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 60% of the housing units in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ouachita Parish 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 Ouachita Parish 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 Ouachita Parish 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.

$46,021

Median Household Income

± $2,566

58.5k

Number of Households

± 2,034

In 2021, the median household income of the 58.5k households in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA grew to $46,021 from the previous year's value of $44,934.

The following chart displays the households in Ouachita Parish 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

0.494

2021 Wage GINI in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA

0.488

2020 Wage GINI in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA

In 2021, the income inequality in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.21% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.6%)
Carpooled (9.2%)
Worked At Home (4.7%)

In 2021, 82.6% of workers in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.2%) and those who worked at home (4.7%).

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

21.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA have a shorter commute time (21.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.98% of the workforce in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA (37.5k out of 154k 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 Females 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ouachita Parish 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

91.9% of the population of Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 38.7% on employee plans, 29.3% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.64% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27% under 18 years, 21.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 15% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.6% were men and 54.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.1%

Uninsured

38.7%

Employer Coverage

29.3%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

1.64%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA declined by 3.17% from 8.36% to 8.1%.

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