State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Louisiana by Parish
Poverty: Families below poverty
All Ages, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Count

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.8 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 7,151,167.
• Rank within US : N/A

Louisiana

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 156,055.
• Rank within US : This state is ranked 50 of 52

Jefferson Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.2 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 13,212.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2258 of 3143

East Baton Rouge Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.6 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 12,943.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2336 of 3143

Orleans Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.5 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 11,988.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2790 of 3143

Caddo Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 9,436.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2811 of 3143

Lafayette Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.8 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 7,276.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2193 of 3143

Ouachita Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 6,852.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2900 of 3143

St. Tammany Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.1 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 6,520.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1581 of 3143

Calcasieu Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.4 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 6,229.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2296 of 3143

St. Landry Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 4,772.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 3070 of 3143

Rapides Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.4 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 4,568.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2596 of 3143

Tangipahoa Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.4 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 4,300.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2458 of 3143

Terrebonne Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.8 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 3,917.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2509 of 3143

Bossier Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 3,775.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2217 of 3143

Livingston Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.4 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 3,370.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1643 of 3143

Iberia Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 3,275.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2842 of 3143

LaFourche Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 2,948.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2206 of 3143

Acadia Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.0 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 2,915.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2987 of 3143

Vermilion Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 2,634.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2825 of 3143

Ascension Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.6 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 2,286.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 820 of 3143

Washington Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.4 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 2,171.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2962 of 3143

Webster Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.8 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 2,071.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 3045 of 3143

St. Mary Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 2,065.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2805 of 3143

Avoyelles Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,993.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 3050 of 3143

St. Bernard Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,969.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2930 of 3143

Lincoln Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.4 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,924.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2963 of 3143

Evangeline Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.7 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,822.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 3083 of 3143

Vernon Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.2 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,740.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2569 of 3143

St. Martin Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.2 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,709.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2439 of 3143

Natchitoches Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,303.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2795 of 3143

Morehouse Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.4 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,233.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 3026 of 3143

Union Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.0 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,121.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 3014 of 3143

Jefferson Davis Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.5 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,088.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2464 of 3143

St. John the Baptist Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.7 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,046.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1716 of 3143

Franklin Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,040.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2996 of 3143

St. Charles Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.5 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,037.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1089 of 3143

De Soto Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.5 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,032.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2601 of 3143

Richland Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.8 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,009.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2979 of 3143

Concordia Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.3 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,000.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 3104 of 3143

Sabine Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,000.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2931 of 3143

Beauregard Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.2 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 986.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1848 of 3143

Iberville Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 894.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2219 of 3143

Allen Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.2 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 869.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2754 of 3143

Jackson Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.8 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 782.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 3043 of 3143

Claiborne Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.5 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 727.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 3089 of 3143

Plaquemines Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.4 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 711.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2120 of 3143

Bienville Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 708.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 3071 of 3143

Pointe Coupee Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.7 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 682.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2497 of 3143

Assumption Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.0 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 614.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2028 of 3143

West Baton Rouge Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.3 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 592.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1349 of 3143

Madison Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.6 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 561.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 3116 of 3143

St. Helena Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.4 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 540.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 3061 of 3143

East Carroll Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.6 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 497.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 3133 of 3143

Winn Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.1 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 455.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2546 of 3143

St. James Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.1 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 452.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1278 of 3143

Grant Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.6 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 442.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1702 of 3143

Caldwell Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.6 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 431.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2865 of 3143

La Salle Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.1 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 428.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2247 of 3143

East Feliciana Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 425.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1748 of 3143

Catahoula Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 415.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2922 of 3143

West Feliciana Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 346.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2350 of 3143

West Carroll Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.2 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 302.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2261 of 3143

Red River Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.0 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 268.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2536 of 3143

Tensas Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.7 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 175.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 3038 of 3143

Cameron Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.1 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 164.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1561 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 12/07/2024 6:39 pm.

Φ Rural-Urban Continuum Codes provided by the USDA.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
For more information about Poverty: Families below poverty, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.