East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA

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2020 Population

133,715

1.27% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2018 Median Age

35.6

0.85% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

18.6%

3.11% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$55,479

6.14% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$167,400

4.36% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

57,507

0.34% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA had a population of 134k people with a median age of 35.6 and a median household income of $55,479. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA declined from 135,439 to 133,715, a −1.27% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,272 to $55,479, a 6.14% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (61.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (34.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.44%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.861%), and White (Hispanic) (0.66%).

3% of the households in East Baton Rouge 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.

98.7% of the residents in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Capital Region Planning Commission 4--East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA are Southern University and A & M College (965 degrees awarded in 2020) and Southern University Law Center (157 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA was $167,400, and the homeownership rate was 69.8%.

Most people in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.5 minutes. The average car ownership in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA borders Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area (West) PUMA, LA, Baton Rouge City PUMA, LA, and Livingston & St. Helena Parishes PUMA, LA.

Population & Diversity

East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA is home to a population of 134k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.9% of East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (2.54k people).

In 2020, there were 1.79 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (82.2k people) in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45.9k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.92k 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 East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA are Spanish (2,091 households), Vietnamese (506 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (347 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,676

Women

50.6%

66,203

Men

49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 133,879 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.7%

2020 Citizenship

98.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.7% of East Baton Rouge 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 East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
82.2k ± 3.08k
White (Non-Hispanic)
45.9k ± 1.77k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.92k ± 649

1.78%

Hispanic Population

2.37k people

1.78% of the people in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA are hispanic (2.37k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Honduras
415 ± 499 people
Mexico
377 ± 476 people
Vietnam
179 ± 328 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA was Honduras, the natal country of 415 East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA residents, followed by Mexico with 377 and Vietnam with 179.

Foreign-Born Population

1.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.54k people

1.85%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.5k people

As of 2020, 1.9% of East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA residents (2.54k 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 East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA was 1.85%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,091 households (1.69%)
Vietnamese
506 households (0.409%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
347 households (0.28%)

3% of the households in East Baton Rouge 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 East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA was Spanish. 1.69% of the households in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) 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
2,173 ± 310
Gulf War (1990s)
1,217 ± 271
Gulf War (2001-)
883 ± 231

East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.79 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA employs 57.5k people. The largest industries in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA are Elementary & secondary schools (4,110 people), Construction (3,884 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,180 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($110,402), Savings institutions, including credit unions ($104,636), and Petroleum refining ($97,805).

Males in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,088. The income inequality in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,477

Women

49.5%

29,030

Men

50.5%

The workforce of East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA in 2020 was 57,507 people, with 49.5% woman, and 50.5% men.

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

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Occupations

57.5k

2020 Value

−0.34%

1 Year decline

± −0.34%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −0.34%, from 57.7k employees to 57.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,024 people), Retail salespersons (1,592 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,473 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of East Baton Rouge 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

57.5k

2020 Value

−0.34%

1 Year decline

± −0.34%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −0.34%, from 57.7k employees to 57.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,110 people), Construction (3,884 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,180 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,891

Median earning men ± $4,001

$29,100

Median earning women ± $2,726

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($72,637), Manufacturing ($64,688), and Public Administration ($58,870).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($165,515), Manufacturing ($57,614), and Construction ($50,961).

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

Showing data for Louisiana.

$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 East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA awarded 1,122 degrees. The student population of East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 2,661 male students and 5,099 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA are Black or African American (942 and 84.3%), followed by White (98 and 8.77%), Asian (26 and 2.33%), and Two or More Races (26 and 2.33%).

The largest universities in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are Southern University and A & M College (965 and 86%) and Southern University Law Center (157 and 14%).

The most popular majors in Capital Region Planning Commission 4--East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA are Law (157 and 14%), Registered Nursing (102 and 9.09%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (100 and 8.91%).

The median tuition cost in Capital Region Planning Commission 4--East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA for a public four year colleges is $4,973 for in-state students and $4,973 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 43.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 45.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 7,760 (34.3% men and 65.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 7,760 students enrolled in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA, 34.3% men and 65.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 6,779 records, of which 67.2% were women and 32.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
50 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
102 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
68 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Capital Region Planning Commission 4--East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA was General Psychology with 50 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Capital Region Planning Commission 4--East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southern University and A & M College
965 degrees awarded
Southern University Law Center
157 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southern University and A & M College with 965 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 357 men were awarded degrees from institutions in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA, which is 0.467 times less than the 765 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 942 degrees mean that there were 9.61 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 98 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

Public, 4-year or above ($4,973) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($4,367) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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 2020, 0.721% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.672% 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 East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (32.4k), Some college (27.9k), and Secondary Education (17.1k).

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 East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA was $167,400 in 2020, which is 0.728 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $160,400 to $167,400, a 4.36% increase. The homeownership rate in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA is 69.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 27.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA is $55,479. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in East Baton Rouge 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

$167,400

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,847

$30,871

Median Property Taxes

±$1,802

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 East Baton Rouge 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 East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.8%

Homeownership

2020

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 69.8% of the housing units in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in East Baton Rouge 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 East Baton Rouge 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 East Baton Rouge 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.

$55,479

Median Household Income

± $2,819

44.2k

Number of Households

± 2,125

In 2020, the median household income of the 44.2k households in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA grew to $55,479 from the previous year's value of $52,272.

The following chart displays the households in East Baton Rouge 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.443

2020 Wage GINI in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA

In 2020, the income inequality in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.38% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (86.8%)
Carpooled (8.42%)
Worked At Home (1.87%)

In 2020, 86.8% of workers in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.42%) and those who worked at home (1.87%).

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

27.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA have a longer commute time (27.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.84% of the workforce in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in East Baton Rouge 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 East Baton Rouge 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 East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA (24.3k out of 131k 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 Males < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in East Baton Rouge 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

92.1% of the population of East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 45.5% on employee plans, 25% on Medicaid, 9.42% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 1% 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 28.4% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.88%

Uninsured

45.5%

Employer Coverage

25%

Medicaid

9.42%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in East Baton Rouge Parish (North) PUMA, LA grew by 1.21% from 7.79% to 7.88%.

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