Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA

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2020 Population

122,030

2.06% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

35.9

4.06% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

20.3%

6.36% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$48,393

6.26% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$158,400

2.33% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

54,476

3.45% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA had a population of 122k people with a median age of 35.9 and a median household income of $48,393. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA grew from 119,571 to 122,030, a 2.06% increase and its median household income grew from $45,541 to $48,393, a 6.26% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (37.5%), White (Hispanic) (3.91%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.1%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.979%).

10% of the households in Lafayette Parish (North) 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.

96.9% of the residents in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Acadiana Regional Development District 3--Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA are South Louisiana Community College (2,229 degrees awarded in 2020) and Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) (17 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA was $158,400, and the homeownership rate was 64.1%.

Most people in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA borders St. Landry & Evangeline Parishes PUMA, LA, Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA, Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, and Iberia, St. Mary & St. Martin Parishes PUMA, LA.

About the photo: Photo taken at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus.

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Population & Diversity

Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA is home to a population of 122k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.18% of Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (5.1k people).

In 2020, there were 1.42 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (65.1k people) in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.77k 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 Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA are French (Incl. Cajun) (4,746 households), Spanish (4,514 households), and Haitian (341 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

62,108

Women

50.9%

59,944

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 122,052 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

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

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Citizenship

96.9%

2020 Citizenship

97%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.9% of Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
65.1k ± 2.54k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
45.7k ± 2.12k
White (Hispanic)
4.77k ± 757

5.63%

Hispanic Population

6.87k people

5.63% of the people in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA are hispanic (6.87k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,462 ± 933 people
Honduras
1,041 ± 789 people
Cuba
508 ± 552 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA was Mexico, the natal country of 1,462 Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA residents, followed by Honduras with 1,041 and Cuba with 508.

Foreign-Born Population

4.18%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.1k people

3.98%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

4.76k people

As of 2020, 4.18% of Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA residents (5.1k 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 Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA was 3.98%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

French (Incl. Cajun)
4,746 households (4.2%)
Spanish
4,514 households (4%)
Haitian
341 households (0.302%)

10% of the households in Lafayette Parish (North) 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 Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA was French (Incl. Cajun). 4.2% of the households in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA reported speaking French (Incl. Cajun) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,177 ± 311
Gulf War (1990s)
1,263 ± 373
Gulf War (2001-)
1,203 ± 393

Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.72 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA employs 54.5k people. The largest industries in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA are Restaurants & Food Services (4,765 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,482 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,553 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($185,725), Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($144,918), and Water transportation ($105,890).

Males in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.52 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,247. The income inequality in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,696

Women

49%

27,780

Men

51%

The workforce of Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA in 2020 was 54,476 people, with 49% woman, and 51% men.

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

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Occupations

54.5k

2020 Value

3.45%

1 Year growth

± 3.45%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 3.45%, from 52.7k employees to 54.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,070 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,001 people), and Retail salespersons (1,646 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lafayette Parish (North) 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

54.5k

2020 Value

3.45%

1 Year growth

± 3.45%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 3.45%, from 52.7k employees to 54.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,765 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,482 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,553 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,701

Median earning men ± $2,647

$27,224

Median earning women ± $1,447

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,816), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,661), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($59,141).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Construction ($48,822), Public Administration ($41,449), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,186).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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
$49.3B
Fuel oils
$48.1B
Coal-n.e.c.
$37.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $49.3B, followed by Fuel oils ($48.1B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($37.7B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$380B

2020 Value in Louisiana

$689B

Projected 2050 Value in Louisiana

81% growth

In 2020, total outbound Louisiana trade was $380B. This is expected to increase 81% to $689B 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
$43.9B
Mississippi
$24.1B
Illinois
$7.47B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $43.9B, followed by Mississippi with $24.1B and Illinois and $7.47B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Louisiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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.

Senators 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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA awarded 2,246 degrees. The student population of Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 2,412 male students and 3,555 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA are White (1,255 and 56.7%), followed by Black or African American (605 and 27.3%), Hispanic or Latino (128 and 5.78%), and Unknown (94 and 4.24%).

The largest universities in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are South Louisiana Community College (2,229 and 99.2%) and Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658) (17 and 0.757%).

The most popular majors in Acadiana Regional Development District 3--Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA are General Studies (623 and 27.7%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (294 and 13.1%), and Welding Technology (179 and 7.97%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2020 in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 50.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 5,967 (40.4% men and 59.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 5,967 students enrolled in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,936 records, of which 51.8% were women and 48.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
400 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
126 degree-majors awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
120 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Acadiana Regional Development District 3--Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA was General Studies with 400 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Acadiana Regional Development District 3--Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

South Louisiana Community College
2,229 degrees awarded
Academy of Interactive Entertainment (487658)
17 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South Louisiana Community College with 2,229 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 1,300 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA, which is 1.37 times more than the 946 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,255 degrees mean that there were 2.07 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 605 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

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($21,912) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($870) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($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 2020, 1.27% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.41% 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 Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (32.1k), Some college (19.3k), and Secondary Education (16.7k).

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 Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA was $158,400 in 2020, which is 0.689 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $154,800 to $158,400, a 2.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA is 64.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA is $48,393. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Lafayette Parish (North) 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

$158,400

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,093

$30,048

Median Property Taxes

±$1,819

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 Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

64.1%

Homeownership

2020

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 64.1% of the housing units in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lafayette Parish (North) 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 Lafayette Parish (North) 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 Lafayette Parish (North) 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.

$48,393

Median Household Income

± $3,674

46.9k

Number of Households

± 2,273

In 2020, the median household income of the 46.9k households in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA grew to $48,393 from the previous year's value of $45,541.

The following chart displays the households in Lafayette Parish (North) 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.449

2020 Wage GINI in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA

0.453

2019 Wage GINI in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA

In 2020, the income inequality in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.775% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (84%)
Worked At Home (6.11%)
Carpooled (5.94%)

In 2020, 84% of workers in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (6.11%) and those who carpooled to work (5.94%).

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

25.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.49% of the workforce in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA (24.5k out of 121k 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 Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lafayette Parish (North) 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

90.3% of the population of Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 43.7% on employee plans, 23.2% on Medicaid, 9.87% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 2.29% 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 1466 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.01% decrease from the previous year (1496 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1778 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 329 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Louisiana. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Louisiana, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,466 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Louisiana

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see an average of 1,466 patients per year. This represents a 2.01% decrease from the previous year (1,496 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.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Louisiana across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.5% under 18 years, 23.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.68%

Uninsured

43.7%

Employer Coverage

23.2%

Medicaid

9.87%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

2.29%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA declined by 11.2% from 10.9% to 9.68%.

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