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

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2023 Population

159,124

1.12% 1-year decline

US Senator

N/ABill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

N/AJohn Kennedy

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

36.6

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

19.1%

4.55% 1-year increase

2023 Median Property Value

$198,800

2.85% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

66,789

1.23% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA had a population of 159k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA declined from 160,926 to 159,124, a −1.12% decrease and its median household income N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (29.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.63%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.65%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.49%).

None 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% of the residents in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are SOWELA Technical Community College (2,133 degrees awarded in 2023), McNeese State University (1,298 degrees), and Stage One-The Hair School (45 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA was $198,800, and the homeownership rate was 69.3%.

Most people in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 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, Acadiana Regional Development District 1--St. Landry & Evangeline Parishes PUMA, LA, Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA, Orange & Hardin Counties PUMA, TX, and Jefferson County (Outside Beaumont City)--Port Arthur City PUMA, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA is home to a population of 159k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.3% of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (5.26k people).

In 2023, there were 1.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.1k people) in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 47.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.37k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

81,954

Women

50.9%

78,987

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 160,941 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

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

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Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

98%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98% 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 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
93.1k ± 2.33k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
47.6k ± 1.94k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
7.37k ± 1.49k

4.8%

Hispanic Population

7.63k people

4.8% of the people in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA are hispanic (7.63k 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.

Foreign-Born Population

3.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.26k people

3.17%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.1k people

As of 2023, 3.3% of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA residents (5.26k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA was 3.17%, 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.

Economy

The economy of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA employs 66.8k people. The largest industries in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA are Construction (6,153 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,482 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,234 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($351,988), Water transportation ($182,566), and Oil & gas extraction ($120,106).

Males in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.77 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,969. The income inequality in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.485, 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

66.8k

2022 Value

−1.23%

1 Year decline

± −1.23%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −1.23%, from 67.6k employees to 66.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA, are Other managers (2,011 people), Registered nurses (2,003 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,002 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

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

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

66.8k

2022 Value

−1.23%

1 Year decline

± −1.23%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −1.23%, from 67.6k employees to 66.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA, are Construction (6,153 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,482 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,234 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

$55,539

Median earning men ± $2,927

$31,611

Median earning women ± $1,519

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($104,753), Wholesale Trade ($77,946), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,303).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($58,377), Information ($52,727), and Manufacturing ($50,057).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.94M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

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

2024 Election Results

N/ADonald J. Trump (60.2%)
Republican Party
N/AKamala Harris (38.2%)
Democratic Party
N/AOther (0.547%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Louisiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Louisiana

N/ABill Cassidy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

N/AJohn 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.

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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

Most students graduating from Universities in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA are White (2,427 and 71.4%), followed by Black or African American (629 and 18.5%), Two or More Races (133 and 3.91%), and Hispanic or Latino (127 and 3.74%).

The largest universities in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are SOWELA Technical Community College (2,133 and NaNk%), McNeese State University (1,298 and NaNk%), and Stage One-The Hair School (45 and NaNk%).

The most popular majors in N/A are General Studies (374 and NaNk%), Electrician (299 and NaNk%), and Instrumentation Technology (271 and NaNk%).

The median tuition cost in N/A for a public four year colleges is $5,147 for in-state students and $6,647 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 47.8%. The number of students enrolled in N/A was N/A (N/A% men and N/A% 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.

Completions

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

SOWELA Technical Community College
2,133 degrees awarded
McNeese State University
1,298 degrees awarded
Stage One-The Hair School
45 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was SOWELA Technical Community College with 2,133 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,764 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA, which is 1.02 times more than the 1,732 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,427 degrees mean that there were 3.86 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 629 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.07% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.733% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (40.9k), Some college (30k), and Secondary Education (19.8k).

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 $198,800 in 2023, which is 0.655 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $193,300 to $198,800, a 2.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA is 69.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 23.2 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.

Housing

Property

$198,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,316

N/A

Median Property Taxes

±N/A

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

69.3%

Homeownership

2023

67.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 69.3% 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 67.6%.

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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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 (N/A).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

N/A

Median Household Income

± N/A

59.1k

Number of Households

± 2,502

In N/A, the median household income of the 59.1k households in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA N/A N/A from the previous year's value of N/A.

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

0.485

2022 Wage GINI in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA

0.494

2021 Wage GINI in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA

In 2022, the income inequality in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA was 0.485 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.91% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2023

Drove Alone (82.9%)
Carpooled (9.63%)
Worked At Home (4.29%)

In 2023, 82.9% of workers in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.63%) and those who worked at home (4.29%).

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

23.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.08% 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

19.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA (29.7k out of 156k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are N/A N/A, followed by N/A N/A and then N/A N/A.

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 Two Or More.

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 Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 42.1% on employee plans, 25.9% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 0.967% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1427 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.488% decrease from the previous year (1434 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1718 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,427 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Louisiana

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see an average of 1,427 patients per year. This represents a 0.488% decrease from the previous year (1,434 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.78%

Uninsured

42.1%

Employer Coverage

25.9%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

0.967%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA declined by 3.16% from 8.03% to 7.78%.

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.