Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA

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2021 Population

179,523

0.0935% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

35.7

0.847% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

18.5%

2.27% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$50,907

4.44% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$148,700

4.13% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

73,289

1.16% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA had a population of 180k people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $50,907. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA declined from 179,691 to 179,523, a −0.0935% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,743 to $50,907, a 4.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (26.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.03%), White (Hispanic) (2.77%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.39%).

5.68% 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 2021, the median property value in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA was $148,700, and the homeownership rate was 62.4%.

Most people in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.8 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 2021, 2.8% of Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (5.03k people).

In 2021, there were 2.39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (113k people) in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 47.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.44k 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 Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA are Spanish (4,920 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (1,136 households), and German (412 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

90,062

Women

50.2%

89,413

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 179,475 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

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Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

98.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.7% of Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
113k ± 231
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
47.4k ± 607
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.44k ± 745

5.07%

Hispanic Population

9.11k people

5.07% of the people in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA are hispanic (9.11k 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
963 ± 760 people
Philippines
427 ± 507 people
Korea
273 ± 405 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA was Mexico, the natal country of 963 Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA residents, followed by Philippines with 427 and Korea with 273.

Foreign-Born Population

2.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.03k people

2.78%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5k people

As of 2021, 2.8% of Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA residents (5.03k 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 Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA was 2.78%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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
4,920 households (2.95%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,136 households (0.681%)
German
412 households (0.247%)

5.68% 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 21.7%. 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 Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA was Spanish. 2.95% 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-)
4,611 ± 584
Vietnam
3,985 ± 392
Gulf War (1990s)
2,697 ± 373

Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA employs 73.3k people. The largest industries in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA are Restaurants & Food Services (5,542 people), U. S. Army (4,988 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,964 people), and the highest paying industries are Miscellaneous wood products ($226,269), Electronic & precision equipment repair and maintenance ($143,527), and Oil & gas extraction ($113,254).

Males in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,762. The income inequality in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, 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.

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Occupations

73.3k

2021 Value

−1.16%

1 Year decline

± −1.16%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −1.16%, from 74.1k employees to 73.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA, are Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (2,414 people), Cooks (1,932 people), and Registered nurses (1,915 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

73.3k

2021 Value

−1.16%

1 Year decline

± −1.16%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −1.16%, from 74.1k employees to 73.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,542 people), U. S. Army (4,988 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,964 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

$42,929

Median earning men ± $1,883

$29,593

Median earning women ± $1,256

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($59,067), Public Administration ($53,534), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,936).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($47,697), Public Administration ($43,803), and Construction ($43,165).

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 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 2,830 male students and 4,809 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 7,639 (37% men and 63% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,639 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 4,315 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 2021, 0.727% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.1% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (53.5k), Some college (31.4k), and Secondary Education (23.1k).

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 $148,700 in 2021, which is 0.607 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $142,800 to $148,700, a 4.13% increase. The homeownership rate in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA is 62.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 22.8 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 $50,907. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA was Ascension Parish PUMA, LA with a value of $86,256, followed by St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA and Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, with respective values of $79,292 and $76,180.

Housing

Property

$148,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,068

$41,121

Median Property Taxes

±$1,472

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

62.4%

Homeownership

2021

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 62.4% 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 61.2%.

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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA was Ascension Parish PUMA, LA with a value of $86,256, followed by St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA and Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, with respective values of $79,292 and $76,180.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in 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.

$50,907

Median Household Income

± $1,513

65.9k

Number of Households

± 1,969

In 2021, the median household income of the 65.9k households in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA grew to $50,907 from the previous year's value of $48,743.

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

0.437

2021 Wage GINI in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA

0.44

2020 Wage GINI in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA

In 2021, the income inequality in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.675% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (80.8%)
Carpooled (7.8%)
Worked At Home (4.24%)

In 2021, 80.8% of workers in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.8%) and those who worked at home (4.24%).

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

22.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.62% 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

18.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA (32k out of 173k 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 Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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

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

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

Health

91.2% of the population of Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 33.7% on employee plans, 26.9% on Medicaid, 9.93% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 6.74% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.82%

Uninsured

33.7%

Employer Coverage

26.9%

Medicaid

9.93%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

6.74%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rapides & Vernon Parishes PUMA, LA declined by 2.34% from 9.03% to 8.82%.

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.