Bayou Cane, LA

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    US Senator
    Bill Cassidy
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    John Kennedy
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    36.3
    2.83% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16%
    14.4% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $74,350
    1.52% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    10,752
    4.31% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Bayou Cane, 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.

    97.3% of the residents in Bayou Cane, LA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Bayou Cane, LA are Unitech Training Academy-Houma (114 degrees awarded in 2024), Williams Technical College (87 degrees), and Omega Institute of Cosmetology (28 degrees).

    Most people in Bayou Cane, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Bayou Cane, LA was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesLouisianaTerrebonne Parish, LAHouma-Thibodaux, LASouth Central Planning & Development Commission 3--Terrebonne & St. Mary Parishes PUMA, LA

    Population & Diversity

    Bayou Cane, LA is home to a population of N/A people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.48% of Bayou Cane, LA residents were born outside of the country (952 people).

    In 2024, there were 3.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.9k people) in Bayou Cane, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.66k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.3% of Bayou Cane, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Bayou Cane, LA was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bayou Cane, LA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      12.9k ± 1.33k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      3.66k ± 818
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      1.5k ± 568
    10.8%
    Hispanic Population
    2.3k people

    In 2024, there were 3.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.9k people) in Bayou Cane, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.66k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    10.8% of the people in Bayou Cane, LA are hispanic (2.3k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Bayou Cane, LA as a share of the total population.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.48%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    952 people
    3.92%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    869 people

    As of 2024, 4.48% of Bayou Cane, LA residents (952 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bayou Cane, LA was 3.92%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      366 ± 182
    2. Vietnam
      336 ± 144
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      191 ± 106

    Bayou Cane, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Bayou Cane, LA.

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    Health

    91.7% of the population of Bayou Cane, LA has health coverage, with 46.7% on employee plans, 23.7% on Medicaid, 8.81% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 0.96% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1,441 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,441 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1692 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 283 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.8% were men and 48.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 22.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 12% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.8% were men and 48.2% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    8.33%
    Uninsured
    46.7%
    Employer Coverage
    23.7%
    Medicaid
    8.81%
    Medicare
    11.5%
    Non-Group
    0.96%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bayou Cane, LA declined by 5.13% from 8.78% to 8.33%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bayou Cane, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Bayou Cane, LA employs 10.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Bayou Cane, LA were N/A, and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($90,000), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($89,331), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,909).

    Employment

    Occupations

    10.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,154
    −4.31%
    1 Year decline
    ± 16%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bayou Cane, LA declined at a rate of −4.31%, from 11.2k employees to 10.8k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bayou Cane, LA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,295 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,068 people), and Management Occupations (910 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bayou Cane, LA.

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    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

    10.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,154
    −4.31%
    1 Year decline
    ± 16%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bayou Cane, LA declined at a rate of −4.31%, from 11.2k employees to 10.8k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bayou Cane, LA, are N/A. This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bayou Cane, LA, though some of these residents may live in Bayou Cane, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $55,605
    Median earning men ± $7,637
    $32,465
    Median earning women ± $5,912

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($90,692), Other Services Except Public Administration ($82,638), and Public Administration ($67,833).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($88,607), Construction ($70,650), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,561).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    1.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.94M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

    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

    Voting results are not available for Bayou Cane, LA. Showing the available data for Louisiana.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (60.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.547%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Louisiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Louisiana

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    Bill Cassidy
    Senator from Louisiana2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    John Kennedy
    Senator from Louisiana3
    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Bayou Cane, LA awarded 229 degrees. The student population of Bayou Cane, LA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3 male students and 127 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Bayou Cane, LA are Black or African American (129 and 56.3%), White (81 and 35.4%), Two or More Races (10 and 4.37%), and Hispanic or Latino (5 and 2.18%).

    The largest universities in Bayou Cane, LA by number of degrees awarded are Unitech Training Academy-Houma (114 and 49.8%), Williams Technical College (87 and 38%), and Omega Institute of Cosmetology (28 and 12.2%).

    The most popular majors in Bayou Cane, LA are Medical Assistant (54 and 23.6%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (33 and 14.4%), and Blood Bank Technology Specialist (25 and 10.9%).

    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Medical Assistant
      41 degrees awarded
    2. Blood Bank Technology Specialist
      25 degrees awarded
    3. Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants
      24 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Bayou Cane, LA was Medical Assistant with 41 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Bayou Cane, LA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Unitech Training Academy-Houma
      114 degrees awarded
    2. Williams Technical College
      87 degrees awarded
    3. Omega Institute of Cosmetology
      28 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Unitech Training Academy-Houma with 114 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 7 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bayou Cane, LA, which is 0.0315 times less than the 222 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 129 degrees mean that there were 1.59 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 81 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    People in Bayou Cane, LA have an average commute time of 22.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bayou Cane, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Rent vs Own

    61.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    70.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 61.7% of the housing units in Bayou Cane, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.8%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bayou Cane, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $74,350
    Median Household Income
    ± $6,233
    8.24k
    Number of Households
    ± 912

    In 2024, the median household income of the 8.24k households in Bayou Cane, LA grew to $74,350 from the previous year's value of $73,235.

    The following chart displays the households in Bayou Cane, 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (86%)
    2. Carpooled (8.09%)
    3. Worked At Home (3.69%)

    In 2024, 86% of workers in Bayou Cane, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.09%) and those who worked at home (3.69%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    22.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Bayou Cane, LA have a shorter commute time (22.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.45% of the workforce in Bayou Cane, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Bayou Cane, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bayou Cane, LA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bayou Cane, LA (3.34k out of 20.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 12 - 14.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bayou Cane, LA is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

    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.

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