Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA

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2021 Population

121,444

1.61% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.7

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

20.4%

1.06% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$49,006

5.68% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$166,600

1.54% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

50,169

3.13% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA had a population of 121k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $49,006. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA declined from 123,430 to 121,444, a −1.61% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,370 to $49,006, a 5.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (47%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (45.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.58%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.61%), and White (Hispanic) (1.31%).

4.09% of the households in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Coordinating & Development Corporation 2--Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA are Louisiana State University-Shreveport (3,710 degrees awarded in 2021), Remington College-Shreveport Campus (142 degrees), and Ayers Career College (108 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA was $166,600, and the homeownership rate was 62.8%.

Most people in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA borders Shreveport City (North) PUMA, LA, Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA, Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA, Harrison, Upshur & Marion Counties PUMA, TX, and Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX.

United States Louisiana

Population & Diversity

Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA is home to a population of 121k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.53% of Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (3.07k people).

In 2021, there were 1.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (57.1k people) in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 55.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.13k 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 Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA are Spanish (2,104 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (379 households), and Vietnamese (345 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,855

Women

53.4%

56,651

Men

46.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 121,506 inhabitants, with 46.6% men, and 53.4% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.7% of Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
57.1k ± 1.88k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
55.2k ± 2.26k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.13k ± 722

2.75%

Hispanic Population

3.34k people

2.75% of the people in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA are hispanic (3.34k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
442 ± 515 people
India
369 ± 471 people
Philippines
283 ± 413 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA was Mexico, the natal country of 442 Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA residents, followed by India with 369 and Philippines with 283.

Foreign-Born Population

2.53%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.07k people

2.91%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.59k people

As of 2021, 2.53% of Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA residents (3.07k 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 Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA was 2.91%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,104 households (1.84%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
379 households (0.332%)
Vietnamese
345 households (0.302%)

4.09% of the households in Shreveport City (South) 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 Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA was Spanish. 1.84% of the households in Shreveport City (South) 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
2,279 ± 333
Gulf War (2001-)
1,754 ± 356
Gulf War (1990s)
1,182 ± 281

Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA employs 50.2k people. The largest industries in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,627 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,559 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,292 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($178,502), Legal services ($148,733), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($108,933).

Males in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.6 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,592. The income inequality in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,737

Women

49.7%

26,052

Men

50.3%

The workforce of Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA in 2020 was 51,789 people, with 49.7% woman, and 50.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA.

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Occupations

50.2k

2021 Value

−3.13%

1 Year decline

± −3.13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −3.13%, from 51.8k employees to 50.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,968 people), Registered nurses (1,639 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,290 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Shreveport City (South) 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

50.2k

2021 Value

−3.13%

1 Year decline

± −3.13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −3.13%, from 51.8k employees to 50.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,627 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,559 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,292 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,411

Median earning men ± $2,544

$29,837

Median earning women ± $1,662

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($82,679), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($64,068), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,108).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($55,571), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,186), and Manufacturing ($37,083).

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 Shreveport City (South) 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 Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA awarded 3,981 degrees. The student population of Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,673 male students and 5,797 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA are White (1,846 and 48.3%), followed by Black or African American (881 and 23.1%), Unknown (609 and 15.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (234 and 6.13%).

The largest universities in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are Louisiana State University-Shreveport (3,710 and 93.2%), Remington College-Shreveport Campus (142 and 3.57%), and Ayers Career College (108 and 2.71%).

The most popular majors in Coordinating & Development Corporation 2--Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA are General Business Administration & Management (2,347 and 59%), Health Care Administration & Management (416 and 10.4%), and Curriculum & Instruction (208 and 5.22%).

The median tuition costs in Coordinating & Development Corporation 2--Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA are $18,000 for private four year colleges, and $5,656 and $5,656 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 Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,470 (38.8% men and 61.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 9,470 students enrolled in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA, 38.8% men and 61.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,903 records, of which 58.9% were women and 41.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Health Care Administration & Management
416 degrees awarded
Curriculum & Instruction
208 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
2,249 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Coordinating & Development Corporation 2--Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA was Health Care Administration & Management with 416 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Coordinating & Development Corporation 2--Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Louisiana State University-Shreveport
3,710 degrees awarded
Remington College-Shreveport Campus
142 degrees awarded
Ayers Career College
108 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Louisiana State University-Shreveport with 3,710 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,640 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA, which is 0.701 times less than the 2,341 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 1,846 degrees mean that there were 2.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 881 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 ($18,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,671) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) 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, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.823% 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 Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (29.6k), Some college (22.7k), and Secondary Education (15.6k).

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 Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA was $166,600 in 2021, which is 0.68 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $169,200 to $166,600, a 1.54% decrease. The homeownership rate in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA is 62.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA is $49,006. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Shreveport City (South) 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

$166,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,684

$29,755

Median Property Taxes

±$1,541

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 Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.8%

Homeownership

2021

66.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 62.8% of the housing units in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 64.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Shreveport City (South) 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 Shreveport City (South) 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 Shreveport City (South) 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.

$49,006

Median Household Income

± $2,949

47.3k

Number of Households

± 2,058

In 2021, the median household income of the 47.3k households in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA grew to $49,006 from the previous year's value of $46,370.

The following chart displays the households in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA

0.486

2020 Wage GINI in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA

In 2021, the income inequality in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.58% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.8%)
Carpooled (9.06%)
Worked At Home (3.96%)

In 2021, 84.8% of workers in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.06%) and those who worked at home (3.96%).

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

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.19% of the workforce in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA (24.4k out of 120k 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 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

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

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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

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

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

Health

93% of the population of Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 39.3% on employee plans, 26.7% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 1.89% 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 25.5% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.02%

Uninsured

39.3%

Employer Coverage

26.7%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

14.3%

Non-Group

1.89%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA declined by 12.3% from 8.01% to 7.02%.

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