Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA

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2021 Population

165,634

0.0906% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

N/A Median Age

324.9

N/A 1-year N/A

2021 Poverty Rate

19%

1.69% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$49,924

4.14% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$163,000

1.88% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

68,361

2.67% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA had a population of 166k people with a median age of 325 and a median household income of $49,924. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA grew from 165,484 to 165,634, a 0.0906% increase and its median household income grew from $47,941 to $49,924, a 4.14% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (25.7%), White (Hispanic) (3.23%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.12%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.53%).

5.18% of the households in Bossier & Webster 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.

98.4% of the residents in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Coordinating & Development Corporation 3--Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA are Bossier Parish Community College (1,381 degrees awarded in 2021), Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (1,012 degrees), and Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School (103 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA was $163,000, and the homeownership rate was 64.9%.

Most people in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA borders South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR, Southwest Arkansas PUMA, AR, Shreveport City (North) PUMA, LA, Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA, and Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA.

United States Louisiana

Population & Diversity

Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA is home to a population of 166k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.07% of Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (5.09k people).

In 2021, there were 2.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (106k people) in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 42.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.34k 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 Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA are Spanish (4,961 households), Vietnamese (607 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (437 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

83,946

Women

50.6%

81,840

Men

49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 165,786 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

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Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of Bossier & Webster 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 Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
106k ± 925
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
42.5k ± 417
White (Hispanic)
5.34k ± 774

5.74%

Hispanic Population

9.51k people

5.74% of the people in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA are hispanic (9.51k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
984 ± 768 people
Honduras
579 ± 590 people
Philippines
455 ± 523 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA was Mexico, the natal country of 984 Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA residents, followed by Honduras with 579 and Philippines with 455.

Foreign-Born Population

3.07%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.09k people

3.14%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.2k people

As of 2021, 3.07% of Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA residents (5.09k 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 Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA was 3.14%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,961 households (3.2%)
Vietnamese
607 households (0.392%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
437 households (0.282%)

5.18% of the households in Bossier & Webster 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 Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA was Spanish. 3.2% of the households in Bossier & Webster 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-)
3,569 ± 545
Vietnam
2,970 ± 344
Gulf War (1990s)
2,382 ± 415

Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA employs 68.4k people. The largest industries in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,165 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,116 people), and U. S. Air Force (4,029 people), and the highest paying industries are Museums, art galleries, historical sites, & similar institutions ($200,419), Oil & gas extraction ($134,341), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($128,209).

Males in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.51 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,358. The income inequality in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,746

Women

46.6%

37,490

Men

53.4%

The workforce of Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA in 2020 was 70,236 people, with 46.6% woman, and 53.4% men.

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Occupations

68.4k

2021 Value

−2.67%

1 Year decline

± −2.67%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −2.67%, from 70.2k employees to 68.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA, are Registered nurses (2,500 people), Cashiers (1,961 people), and Military, rank not specified (1,881 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bossier & Webster 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

68.4k

2021 Value

−2.67%

1 Year decline

± −2.67%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −2.67%, from 70.2k employees to 68.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,165 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,116 people), and U. S. Air Force (4,029 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,563

Median earning men ± $2,443

$25,897

Median earning women ± $1,934

The industries with the best median earnings for men in N/A are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($516,897), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($491,554), and Manufacturing ($488,354).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in N/A are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($425,845), Public Administration ($366,607), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($323,338).

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 Bossier & Webster 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 Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA awarded 2,516 degrees. The student population of Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,465 male students and 4,457 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA are White (1,471 and 58.9%), followed by Black or African American (742 and 29.7%), Hispanic or Latino (104 and 4.16%), and Two or More Races (74 and 2.96%).

The largest universities in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are Bossier Parish Community College (1,381 and 54.9%), Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (1,012 and 40.2%), and Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School (103 and 4.09%).

The most popular majors in Coordinating & Development Corporation 3--Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA are Instrumentation Technology (473 and 18.8%), General Studies (359 and 14.3%), and Welding Technology (110 and 4.37%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 6,922 students enrolled in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA, 35.6% men and 64.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,125 records, of which 59.1% were women and 40.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
254 degrees awarded
Instrumentation Technology
108 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
53 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Coordinating & Development Corporation 3--Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA was General Studies with 254 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Coordinating & Development Corporation 3--Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bossier Parish Community College
1,381 degrees awarded
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
1,012 degrees awarded
Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School
103 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bossier Parish Community College with 1,381 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,259 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA, which is 1 times more than the 1,257 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 1,471 degrees mean that there were 1.98 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 742 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

Public, 2-year ($3,325) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($872) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 0.703% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.621% 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 Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (41k), Some college (32.9k), and Secondary Education (20k).

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 Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA was $163,000 in 2021, which is 0.666 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $160,000 to $163,000, a 1.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA is 64.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA is $49,924. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Bossier & Webster 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

$163,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,901

$40,603

Median Property Taxes

±$1,722

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 Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

64.9%

Homeownership

2021

70.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.9% of the housing units in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bossier & Webster 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 Bossier & Webster 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 Bossier & Webster 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.

$49,924

Median Household Income

± $2,252

62.6k

Number of Households

± 2,134

In 2021, the median household income of the 62.6k households in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA grew to $49,924 from the previous year's value of $47,941.

The following chart displays the households in Bossier & Webster 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

0.464

2021 Wage GINI in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA

0.467

2020 Wage GINI in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA

In 2021, the income inequality in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.591% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84%)
Carpooled (6.99%)
Worked At Home (5.61%)

In 2021, 84% of workers in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.99%) and those who worked at home (5.61%).

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

Commute Time

23.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.33% of the workforce in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA (30.8k out of 162k 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 Bossier & Webster 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

91.1% of the population of Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 38.9% on employee plans, 22.5% on Medicaid, 9.61% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 5.38% 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 26.6% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.87%

Uninsured

38.9%

Employer Coverage

22.5%

Medicaid

9.61%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

5.38%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA grew by 9.91% from 8.07% to 8.87%.

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