Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA

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2020 Population

179,691

0.512% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

35.4

0.283% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

18.1%

4.54% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$48,743

1.74% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$142,800

3.85% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

74,147

0.615% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA had a population of 180k people with a median age of 35.4 and a median household income of $48,743. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA declined from 180,616 to 179,691, a −0.512% decrease and its median household income grew from $47,910 to $48,743, a 1.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (26.7%), White (Hispanic) (3.04%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.54%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.43%).

6.19% of the households in Rapides & Vernon 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.

98.7% of the residents in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kisatchie Delta Regional Planning & Development District 2--Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA are Central Louisiana Technical Community College (158088) (1,417 degrees awarded in 2021), Louisiana State University-Alexandria (593 degrees), and Blue Cliff College-Alexandria (261 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA was $142,800, and the homeownership rate was 61.2%.

Most people in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA borders Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA, Kisatchie Delta Regional Planning & Development District 1 PUMA, LA, Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 1 (North) PUMA, LA, St. Landry & Evangeline Parishes PUMA, LA, and Deep East Texas COG (East) PUMA, TX.

United States Louisiana

Population & Diversity

Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA is home to a population of 180k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.78% of Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (5k people).

In 2020, there were 2.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (114k people) in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 48k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.46k 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 Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA are Spanish (5,190 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (1,374 households), and German (645 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

90,359

Women

50.3%

89,365

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 179,724 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

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Citizenship

98.7%

2020 Citizenship

98.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.7% of Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
114k ± 129
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
48k ± 603
White (Hispanic)
5.46k ± 487

4.99%

Hispanic Population

8.97k people

4.99% of the people in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA are hispanic (8.97k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,205 ± 849 people
Philippines
542 ± 571 people
Pakistan
302 ± 426 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA was Mexico, the natal country of 1,205 Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA residents, followed by Philippines with 542 and Pakistan with 302.

Foreign-Born Population

2.78%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5k people

3.03%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

5.47k people

As of 2020, 2.78% of Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA residents (5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA was 3.03%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,190 households (3.11%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,374 households (0.823%)
German
645 households (0.387%)

6.19% of the households in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA was Spanish. 3.11% of the households in Rapides & Vernon 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

Gulf War (2001-)
5,165 ± 608
Vietnam
4,409 ± 655
Gulf War (1990s)
2,254 ± 257

Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA employs 74.1k people. The largest industries in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,317 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,289 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,898 people), and the highest paying industries are Miscellaneous wood products ($186,696), Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($107,400), and Electronic & precision equipment repair and maintenance ($106,771).

Males in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,955. The income inequality in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.44, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

34,743

Women

46.9%

39,404

Men

53.1%

The workforce of Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA in 2020 was 74,147 people, with 46.9% woman, and 53.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA.

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Occupations

74.1k

2020 Value

0.615%

1 Year growth

± 0.615%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 0.615%, from 73.7k employees to 74.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,060 people), Cooks (2,021 people), and Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (1,940 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

74.1k

2020 Value

0.615%

1 Year growth

± 0.615%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 0.615%, from 73.7k employees to 74.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,317 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,289 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,898 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,054

Median earning men ± $1,156

$28,168

Median earning women ± $1,905

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Manufacturing ($57,219), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,052), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,794).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($53,125), Public Administration ($42,034), and Construction ($40,620).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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 Rapides & Vernon 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 Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA awarded 2,685 degrees. The student population of Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,660 male students and 9,618 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA are White (1,588 and 59.2%), followed by Black or African American (743 and 27.7%), American Indian or Alaska Native (96 and 3.58%), and Hispanic or Latino (83 and 3.1%).

The largest universities in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are Central Louisiana Technical Community College (158088) (1,417 and 52.8%), Louisiana State University-Alexandria (593 and 22.1%), and Blue Cliff College-Alexandria (261 and 9.72%).

The most popular majors in Kisatchie Delta Regional Planning & Development District 2--Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA are Welding Technology (554 and 20.6%), Registered Nursing (196 and 7.3%), and General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science (173 and 6.44%).

The median tuition costs in Kisatchie Delta Regional Planning & Development District 2--Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA are $17,850 for private four year colleges, and $4,984 and $4,984 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 62.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 15,278 (37% men and 63% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 15,278 students enrolled in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA, 37% men and 63% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,630 records, of which 63.5% were women and 36.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
127 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
75 degree-majors awarded
Welding Technology
287 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Kisatchie Delta Regional Planning & Development District 2--Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 127 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Kisatchie Delta Regional Planning & Development District 2--Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Central Louisiana Technical Community College (158088)
1,417 degrees awarded
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
593 degrees awarded
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria
261 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Louisiana Technical Community College (158088) with 1,417 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,140 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA, which is 0.738 times less than the 1,545 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 1,588 degrees mean that there were 2.14 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 743 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,850) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,990) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.662% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.93% 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 Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (52.7k), Some college (31.6k), and Secondary Education (23.8k).

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 Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA was $142,800 in 2020, which is 0.621 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $137,500 to $142,800, a 3.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA is 61.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 23.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA is $48,743. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA was Ascension Parish PUMA, LA with a value of $82,594, followed by St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA and East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA, with respective values of $76,647 and $72,484.

Housing

Property

$142,800

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,491

$40,740

Median Property Taxes

±$1,626

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 Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.2%

Homeownership

2020

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 61.2% of the housing units in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rapides & Vernon 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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA was Ascension Parish PUMA, LA with a value of $82,594, followed by St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA and East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA, with respective values of $76,647 and $72,484.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Rapides & Vernon 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.

$48,743

Median Household Income

± $1,328

66.6k

Number of Households

± 2,121

In 2020, the median household income of the 66.6k households in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA grew to $48,743 from the previous year's value of $47,910.

The following chart displays the households in Rapides & Vernon 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

0.44

2020 Wage GINI in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA

0.45

2019 Wage GINI in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA

In 2020, the income inequality in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.22% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (82%)
Carpooled (8.08%)
Walked (3.06%)

In 2020, 82% of workers in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.08%) and those who walked to work (3.06%).

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

23.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA have a shorter commute time (23.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.72% of the workforce in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rapides & Vernon 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 Rapides & Vernon 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 Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA (31.3k out of 173k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rapides & Vernon Parishes 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% of the population of Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 34.7% on employee plans, 24.4% on Medicaid, 9.62% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 7.05% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Louisiana was $7,815 in 2014. This is a 4.38% increase from the previous year ($7,487).

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 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 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.03%

Uninsured

34.7%

Employer Coverage

24.4%

Medicaid

9.62%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

7.05%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA declined by 6.39% from 9.65% to 9.03%.

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