NOTE: Would it be possible to dress this up a bit with some icons? Maybe the neutral people for population stats; something for age and ethnicity; maybe the bar graph for education could extend from a graduation cap?
The nine-parish Capital Region serves as a cornerstones of Louisiana’s diverse population and economic growth. The region’s 20,000+ businesses make it one of the state’s most important centers for industrial construction, manufacturing, education, health care and research development.
SOURCES: U.S. Census, Louisiana Parish Population Projection Series 2010-2030
Capital Region Population Growth Rate
Facts/ Graph >>
1990 → 2014: 53.1% increase
1990 Population: 528,264
2000 Population: 602,894
2014 Population: 808,816
2030 Population (Projected): 954,850
La. Migration Patterns
Facts
66,795 (3.6% of the total) individuals who live outside of Louisiana and are employed in Louisiana
51,982 (2.8%) individuals who live in Louisiana but work outside of Louisiana
1,756,854 (93.7%) individuals who live in Louisiana and work within Louisiana
*See example graphic
Capital Region: Gender and Age
Facts
Male: 49.9%
Female: 50.9%
Median Age: 34.3 yrs.
Graph >>
27.6% >> 0-19 yrs.
23.1% >> 20-34 yrs.
26.4% >> 35-54 yrs.
18.2% >> 55-74 yrs.
4.6% >>75+ yrs.
Capital Region: Race
Facts/Graph >>
57.7% – White
35.4% – Black
3.5% – Hispanic
1.9% – Asian/Pacific Islander
1.5% – Other
Capital Region: Education
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13.7% – Less than a high school diploma
32.1% – High school graduate
27.3% – Some college/Associate degree
18.1% – Bachelor’s degree
8.8% – Graduate/Professional degree
Capital Region: Housing/House Value
Facts/Graph: Value of Occupied Housing>>
Owner Occupied Households: 69%
26.9% << $0 – $99K
40.1% << $100 – $199K
29.5% << $200 – $499K
3.5% << $500K+
Capital Region: Households/Income
Facts
Total Occupied Households: 295,913
Average Household Size: 2.65
Median Household Income: $51,748
Population in Poverty: 17.1%
Graph: No. of Households<< Income Earnings
74, 777 (25.4%) << $0 – $24,999K
69, 058 (23.3%) << $25K – $49,999K
87,089 (29.4%) << $50K – $99,999K
54,127 (18.3%) << $100K – 149,999K
10,862 (3.7%) << $200K+
