Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA

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2021 Population

139,199

1.43% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.3

1.2% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.9%

3.82% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$65,858

9.13% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$262,400

5.64% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

64,982

0.854% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA had a population of 139k people with a median age of 42.3 and a median household income of $65,858. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA grew from 137,243 to 139,199, a 1.43% increase and its median household income grew from $60,346 to $65,858, a 9.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.66%), White (Hispanic) (7.69%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.95%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.69%).

18.2% of the households in Jefferson Parish (Central) 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% of the residents in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA are Blue Cliff College-Metairie (511 degrees awarded in 2021), Unitech Training Academy-New Orleans (487047) (158 degrees), and Herzing University-New Orleans (433536) (115 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was $262,400, and the homeownership rate was 62.6%.

Most people in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA borders Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA, New Orleans City (Northeast) PUMA, LA, and New Orleans City (Central) PUMA, LA.

United States Louisiana

Population & Diversity

Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA is home to a population of 139k people, from which 91% are citizens. As of 2021, 14.5% of Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (20.2k people).

In 2021, there were 7.17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.4k people) in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.7k 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 Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA are Spanish (15,146 households), Arabic (1,865 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,155 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

70,829

Women

50.9%

68,202

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 139,031 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

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Citizenship

91%

2021 Citizenship

90.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91% of Jefferson Parish (Central) 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 (Central) PUMA, LA was 90.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
96.4k ± 2.31k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.4k ± 1.67k
White (Hispanic)
10.7k ± 1.44k

14.7%

Hispanic Population

20.4k people

14.7% of the people in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA are hispanic (20.4k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Honduras
5,840 ± 1,836 people
Cuba
1,270 ± 871 people
Nicaragua
1,083 ± 805 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was Honduras, the natal country of 5,840 Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA residents, followed by Cuba with 1,270 and Nicaragua with 1,083.

Foreign-Born Population

14.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

20.2k people

14.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

20.3k people

As of 2021, 14.5% of Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA residents (20.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was 14.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
15,146 households (11.5%)
Arabic
1,865 households (1.42%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,155 households (0.879%)

18.2% of the households in Jefferson Parish (Central) 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 (Central) PUMA, LA was Spanish. 11.5% of the households in Jefferson Parish (Central) 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
2,150 ± 329
Gulf War (2001-)
985 ± 248
Korea
721 ± 230

Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.18 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA employs 65k people. The largest industries in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA are Construction (6,066 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,760 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,655 people), and the highest paying industries are Oil & gas extraction ($168,123), Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($153,907), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($146,977).

Males in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,839. The income inequality in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,399

Women

48.7%

33,033

Men

51.3%

The workforce of Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA in 2020 was 64,432 people, with 48.7% woman, and 51.3% men.

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

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Occupations

65k

2021 Value

0.854%

1 Year growth

± 0.854%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 0.854%, from 64.4k employees to 65k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA, are Registered nurses (2,580 people), Retail salespersons (2,097 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,591 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson Parish (Central) 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

65k

2021 Value

0.854%

1 Year growth

± 0.854%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 0.854%, from 64.4k employees to 65k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA, are Construction (6,066 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,760 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,655 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,280

Median earning men ± $3,060

$38,796

Median earning women ± $2,119

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($66,003), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($63,859), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,218).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($71,667), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,231), and Construction ($53,646).

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 (Central) 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 (Central) PUMA, LA awarded 860 degrees. The student population of Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 80 male students and 1,315 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA are Black or African American (619 and 72%), followed by White (147 and 17.1%), Unknown (37 and 4.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (36 and 4.19%).

The largest universities in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are Blue Cliff College-Metairie (511 and 59.4%), Unitech Training Academy-New Orleans (487047) (158 and 18.4%), and Herzing University-New Orleans (433536) (115 and 13.4%).

The most popular majors in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (196 and 22.8%), Medical Assistant (192 and 22.3%), and General Cosmetology (146 and 17%).

The median tuition cost in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA for private four year colleges is $13,320.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 68.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,395 (5.73% men and 94.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,395 students enrolled in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA, 5.73% men and 94.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 1,028 records, of which 96% were women and 3.99% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
192 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
146 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
42 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was Medical Assistant with 192 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Blue Cliff College-Metairie
511 degrees awarded
Unitech Training Academy-New Orleans (487047)
158 degrees awarded
Herzing University-New Orleans (433536)
115 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blue Cliff College-Metairie with 511 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 44 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA, which is 0.0539 times less than the 816 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 619 degrees mean that there were 4.21 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 147 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 ($13,320) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($880) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.824% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.846% 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 (Central) PUMA, LA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (30.8k), Bachelors Degree (26.7k), and Some college (25.2k).

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 (Central) PUMA, LA was $262,400 in 2021, which is 1.07 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $248,400 to $262,400, a 5.64% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA is 62.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 21.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA is $65,858. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Jefferson Parish (Central) 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

$262,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,088

$37,354

Median Property Taxes

±$1,443

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 (Central) 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 (Central) PUMA, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.6%

Homeownership

2021

69.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 62.6% of the housing units in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.6%.

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

$65,858

Median Household Income

± $2,600

59.7k

Number of Households

± 2,019

In 2021, the median household income of the 59.7k households in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA grew to $65,858 from the previous year's value of $60,346.

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson Parish (Central) 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

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA

0.449

2020 Wage GINI in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA

In 2021, the income inequality in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.9%)
Carpooled (11.5%)
Worked At Home (7.07%)

In 2021, 77.9% of workers in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.5%) and those who worked at home (7.07%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.23% of the workforce in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jefferson Parish (Central) 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 (Central) 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 (Central) PUMA, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA (16.4k out of 139k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

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

89.2% of the population of Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 43.9% on employee plans, 16.4% on Medicaid, 16.7% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 0.899% 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

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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 20.5% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.7% 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

10.8%

Uninsured

43.9%

Employer Coverage

16.4%

Medicaid

16.7%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

0.899%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA declined by 5.13% from 11.3% to 10.8%.

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