Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA

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2021 Population

138,576

1.26% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.8

0.787% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

21.6%

10.7% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$47,712

0.895% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$156,800

3.16% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA had a population of 139k people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $47,712. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA grew from 136,853 to 138,576, a 1.26% increase and its median household income declined from $48,143 to $47,712, a −0.895% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (43.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (34.1%), Other (Hispanic) (6.47%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.71%), and White (Hispanic) (4.58%).

19.8% of the households in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) 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.

91.9% of the residents in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Regional Planning Commission 5--Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA are My Le's Beauty College (457606) (135 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA was $156,800, and the homeownership rate was 58%.

Most people in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA borders River Parishes PUMA, LA, Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA, New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA, New Orleans City (South) PUMA, LA, and St. Bernard, Jefferson (South) & Plaquemines Parishes PUMA, LA.

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Population & Diversity

Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA is home to a population of 139k people, from which 91.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 12.8% of Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (17.7k people).

In 2021, there were 1.28 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (60.7k people) in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 47.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 8.97k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA are Spanish (15,282 households), Vietnamese (4,553 households), and Arabic (1,949 households).

Citizenship

91.9%

2021 Citizenship

91.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.9% of Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA was 91.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
60.7k ± 2.29k
White (Non-Hispanic)
47.3k ± 1.78k
Other (Hispanic)
8.97k ± 1.6k

14.5%

Hispanic Population

20k people

14.5% of the people in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA are hispanic (20k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

12.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

17.7k people

12.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

17.4k people

As of 2021, 12.8% of Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA residents (17.7k 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 Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA was 12.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
15,282 households (11.9%)
Vietnamese
4,553 households (3.54%)
Arabic
1,949 households (1.51%)

19.8% of the households in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) 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 Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA was Spanish. 11.9% of the households in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) 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
2,056 ± 364
Gulf War (2001-)
1,210 ± 303
Gulf War (1990s)
997 ± 334

Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.7 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA employs 56.6k people. The largest industries in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA are Construction (5,413 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,737 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,900 people), and the highest paying industries are U. S. Navy ($101,951), Computer Systems Design ($94,823), and Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($91,782).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,188

Women

49.3%

28,985

Men

50.7%

The workforce of Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA in 2020 was 57,173 people, with 49.3% woman, and 50.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA.

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Occupations

56.6k

2021 Value

−0.957%

1 Year decline

± −0.957%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −0.957%, from 57.2k employees to 56.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,539 people), Cashiers (1,469 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,410 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson Parish (West Bank) 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

56.6k

2021 Value

−0.957%

1 Year decline

± −0.957%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −0.957%, from 57.2k employees to 56.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA, are Construction (5,413 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,737 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,900 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,913

Median earning men ± $2,052

$30,000

Median earning women ± $1,551

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($69,821), Public Administration ($54,167), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,222).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,313), Public Administration ($51,060), and Wholesale Trade ($46,607).

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 to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Gasoline
$48B
Coal-n.e.c.
$46.7B
Fuel oils
$46.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $48B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($46.7B) and Fuel oils ($46.4B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$371B

2020 Value in Louisiana

$691B

Projected 2050 Value in Louisiana

86.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Louisiana trade was $371B. This is expected to increase 86.1% to $691B 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
$48.8B
Mississippi
$24.6B
Florida
$8.21B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $48.8B, followed by Mississippi with $24.6B and Florida and $8.21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Louisiana 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 Jefferson Parish (West Bank) 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 Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA awarded 135 degrees. The student population of Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 10 male students and 97 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA are Asian (76 and 56.3%), followed by Black or African American (45 and 33.3%), White (8 and 5.93%), and Hispanic or Latino (5 and 3.7%).

The largest universities in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are My Le's Beauty College (457606) (135 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Regional Planning Commission 5--Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA are Nail Specialist & Manicurist (109 and 80.7%), General Cosmetology (16 and 11.9%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (9 and 6.67%).

Completions

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 2021, 2.04% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.23% 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 Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (35.9k), Some college (25.1k), and Secondary Education (22k).

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 Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA was $156,800 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 $152,000 to $156,800, a 3.16% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA is 58%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 26.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA is $47,712. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) 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.

Property

$156,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,501

$30,072

Median Property Taxes

±$1,438

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 Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58%

Homeownership

2021

71.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58% of the housing units in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) 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 Jefferson Parish (West Bank) 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 Jefferson Parish (West Bank) 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.

$47,712

Median Household Income

± $2,732

51.8k

Number of Households

± 2,113

In 2021, the median household income of the 51.8k households in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA declined from $47,712 from the previous year's value of $48,143.

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) 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

0.425

2021 Wage GINI in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA

In 2021, the income inequality in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA was 0.425 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.59% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.2%)
Carpooled (13.4%)
Worked At Home (3.98%)

In 2021, 78.2% of workers in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.4%) and those who worked at home (3.98%).

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

26.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA have a shorter commute time (26.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.63% of the workforce in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA (29.5k out of 136k 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 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.1% of the population of Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 32.9% on employee plans, 33% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.36% 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.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,434 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Louisiana

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).

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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 21% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.9%

Uninsured

32.9%

Employer Coverage

33%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

1.36%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson Parish (West Bank) PUMA, LA declined by 4.26% from 12.4% to 11.9%.

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