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U.S. County Fast Facts Acadia Parish, LA Lafayette Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 61,773 638,768 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 4.9% 6.2% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 27.3% 26.0% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 12.8% 11.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 79.5% 67.7% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 18.1% 27.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 1.7% 3.0% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 20.1% 19.7% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $18,116 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $37,261 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 69.5% 76.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 10.9% 17.3% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 29,701 316,346 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 -25.8% -20.1% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 23,703 197,789 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 38.4% 31.0% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 48.1% 49.5% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 78.0% 71.7% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 18 49 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Assemblies of God
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
National Baptist
Convention, USA, Inc.
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Allen Parish, LA Lake Charles Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 25,764 292,619 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 1.3% 3.2% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 22.9% 25.4% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 12.9% 12.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 71.6% 73.8% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 23.2% 21.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 1.3% 2.4% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 17.4% 15.8% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $17,108 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $36,926 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 71.8% 80.3% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 9.1% 16.8% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 4,650 90,980 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 7.2% 5.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 13,261 91,340 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 51.5% 31.2% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 18.0% 31.1% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 37.2% 45.2% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 2 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 14 46 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
Catholic Church
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Ascension Parish, LA Baton Rouge Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 107,215 969,104 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 39.9% 13.9% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 28.7% 24.8% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 8.9% 10.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 73.3% 60.5% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 22.2% 35.2% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 4.7% 3.3% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 11.7% 17.1% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $26,888 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $63,716 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 86.6% 83.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 21.9% 24.2% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 36,475 225,844 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 15.9% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 55,198 398,505 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 51.5% 41.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 34.0% 23.3% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 70.1% 39.6% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 24 67 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Southern Baptist
Convention
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Assumption Parish, LA Baton Rouge Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 23,421 969,104 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 .1% 13.9% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 24.6% 24.8% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 13.4% 10.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 66.8% 60.5% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 30.5% 35.2% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 2.1% 3.3% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 17.7% 17.1% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $20,348 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $45,235 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 69.2% 83.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 8.5% 24.2% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 13,528 225,844 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 -26.1% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 7,992 398,505 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 34.1% 41.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 57.8% 23.3% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 87.7% 39.6% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 12 67 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
National Baptist
Convention, USA, Inc.
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Avoyelles Parish, LA Alexandria Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 42,073 397,571 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 1.4% 1.3% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 24.4% 25.2% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 14.4% 13.4% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 67.0% 65.8% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 29.5% 29.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 1.4% 2.8% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 23.2% 21.4% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $16,944 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $31,412 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 68.1% 77.7% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 10.2% 15.5% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 18,400 46,806 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 - 4.6% - 2.6% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 18,631 159,604 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 44.3% 40.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 43.7% 11.8% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 78.5% 19.7% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 2 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 16 52 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Southern Baptist Convention
Catholic Church
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Beauregard Parish, LA Lake Charles Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 35,654 292,619 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 8.1% 3.2% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 26.1% 25.4% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 13.0% 12.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 82.2% 73.8% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 13.1% 21.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 2.8% 2.4% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 13.2% 15.8% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $21,543 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $45,202 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 83.5% 80.3% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 14.8% 16.8% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 2,380 90,980 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 7.0% 5.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 12,201 91,340 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 34.2% 31.2% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 6.7% 31.1% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 10.1% 45.2% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 3 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 23 46 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Bienville Parish, LA Shreveport Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 14,353 812,200 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 -8.9% 3.4% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 23.3% 24.6% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 18.5% 13.7% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 55.3% 58.4% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 42.3% 37.6% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 1.4% 2.7% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 26.6% 20.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $18,873 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $31,870 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 79.2% 82.3% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 12.8% 19.9% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 86 40,290 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 - 2.3% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 3,451 305,419 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 24.0% 37.6% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 0.6% 5.0% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 0.8% 8.0% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 10 3 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 13 68 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
National Baptist
Convention, USA, Inc.
United Methodist
Church
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Bossier Parish, LA Shreveport Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 116,979 812,200 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 19.0% 3.4% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 25.7% 24.6% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 12.0% 13.7% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 72.2% 58.4% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 20.9% 37.6% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 6.0% 2.7% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 13.4% 20.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $25,630 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $51,020 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 86.7% 82.3% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 21.6% 19.9% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 5,890 40,290 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 -15.1% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 46,524 305,419 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 39.8% 37.6% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 5.0% 5.0% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 8.4% 8.0% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 3 3 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 30 68 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Caddo Parish, LA Shreveport Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 254,969 812,200 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 1.1% 3.4% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 24.6% 24.6% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 13.6% 13.7% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 49.0% 58.4% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 47.2% 37.6% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 2.4% 2.7% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 20.4% 20.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $22,594 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $37,181 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 84.3% 82.3% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 22.0% 19.9% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 14,397 40,290 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 - 7.8% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 90,966 305,419 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 35.7% 37.6% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 5.6% 5.0% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 8.8% 8.0% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 3 3 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 52 68 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Calcasieu Parish, LA Lake Charles Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 192,768 292,619 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 5.0% 3.2% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 25.4% 25.4% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 12.6% 12.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 70.8% 73.8% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 24.8% 21.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 2.6% 2.4% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 16.2% 15.8% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $23,591 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $43,758 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 81.6% 80.3% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 19.2% 16.8% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 64,050 90,980 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 7.1% 5.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 57,202 91,340 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 29.7% 31.2% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 33.2% 31.1% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 47.2% 45.2% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 43 46 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Caldwell Parish, LA Alexandria Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 10,132 397,571 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 -4.1% 1.3% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 23.4% 25.2% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 14.8% 13.4% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 81.1% 65.8% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 17.2% 29.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 2.2% 2.8% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 21.9% 21.4% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $19,888 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $37,423 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 76.2% 77.7% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 11.7% 15.5% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 92 46,806 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 29.6% - 2.6% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 4,009 159,604 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 39.6% 40.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 0.9% 11.8% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 1.5% 19.7% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 5 2 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 9 52 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
United Methodist
Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Catholic Church
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Cameron Parish, LA Lake Charles Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 6,839 292,619 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 -31.5% 3.2% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 24.2% 25.4% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 12.9% 12.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 95.7% 73.8% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 1.7% 21.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 2.3% 2.4% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 11.6% 15.8% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $24,634 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $59,555 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 81.6% 80.3% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 11.7% 16.8% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 3,800 90,980 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 -20.9% 5.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 1,315 91,340 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 19.2% 31.2% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 55.6% 31.1% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 68.8% 45.2% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 5 46 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Catahoula Parish, LA Alexandria Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 10,407 397,571 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 -4.7% 1.3% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 22.6% 25.2% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 14.4% 13.4% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 67.1% 65.8% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 31.5% 29.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 .9% 2.8% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 24.6% 21.4% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $17,166 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $36,398 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 67.9% 77.7% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 10.5% 15.5% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 115 46,806 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 -11.5% - 2.6% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 4,491 159,604 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 43.2% 40.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 1.1% 11.8% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 1.9% 19.7% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 4 2 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 12 52 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
National Baptist Convention, USA,
Inc.
Southern Baptist Convention
Catholic Church
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Claiborne Parish, LA Shreveport Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 17,195 812,200 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 2.0% 3.4% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 19.7% 24.6% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 16.0% 13.7% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 47.5% 58.4% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 50.8% 37.6% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 1.0% 2.7% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 26.8% 20.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $16,925 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $32,292 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 74.7% 82.3% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 11.3% 19.9% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 86 40,290 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 7.5% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 9,238 305,419 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 53.7% 37.6% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 0.5% 5.0% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 1.1% 8.0% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 11 3 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 17 68 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
United Methodist
Church
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Concordia Parish, LA Alexandria Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 20,822 397,571 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 2.8% 1.3% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 25.1% 25.2% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 14.5% 13.4% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 57.4% 65.8% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 40.9% 29.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 1.0% 2.8% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 30.8% 21.4% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $15,911 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $30,062 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 69.9% 77.7% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 11.0% 15.5% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 396 46,806 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 - 4.1% - 2.6% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 12,242 159,604 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 58.8% 40.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 1.9% 11.8% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 4.6% 19.7% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 3 2 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 17 52 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Catholic Church
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts De Soto Parish, LA Shreveport Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 26,656 812,200 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 4.6% 3.4% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 24.9% 24.6% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 14.4% 13.7% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 58.0% 58.4% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 39.2% 37.6% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 2.5% 2.7% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 20.3% 20.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $20,112 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $38,007 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 79.2% 82.3% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 13.6% 19.9% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 849 40,290 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 -32.1% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 11,872 305,419 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 44.5% 37.6% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 3.2% 5.0% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 5.7% 8.0% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 4 3 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 19 68 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts East Baton Rouge Parish, LA Baton Rouge Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 440,171 969,104 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 6.6% 13.9% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 23.6% 24.8% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 10.9% 10.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 48.8% 60.5% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 45.3% 35.2% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 3.7% 3.3% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 18.4% 17.1% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $26,260 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $46,179 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 87.3% 83.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 32.9% 24.2% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 97,904 225,844 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 2.1% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 143,220 398,505 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 32.5% 41.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 22.2% 23.3% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 33.0% 39.6% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 61 67 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Southern Baptist
Convention
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts East Carroll Parish, LA Shreveport Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 7,759 812,200 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 -17.6% 3.4% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 25.7% 24.6% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 12.5% 13.7% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 28.9% 58.4% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 69.0% 37.6% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 1.6% 2.7% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 40.8% 20.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $15,947 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $24,038 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 62.2% 82.3% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 8.3% 19.9% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 154 40,290 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 - 9.4% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 2,748 305,419 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 35.4% 37.6% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 2.0% 5.0% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 3.1% 8.0% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 6 3 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 15 68 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
National Missionary Baptist Convention,
Inc.
National Baptist Convention, USA,
Inc.
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts East Feliciana Parish, LA Baton Rouge Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 20,267 969,104 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 -5.1% 13.9% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 20.7% 24.8% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 13.0% 10.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 53.2% 60.5% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 44.9% 35.2% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 1.0% 3.3% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 21.3% 17.1% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $18,376 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $35,335 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 78.3% 83.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 12.4% 24.2% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 275 225,844 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 - 8.3% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 10,888 398,505 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 53.7% 41.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 1.4% 23.3% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 2.9% 39.6% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 5 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 21 67 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
National Baptist Convention, USA,
Inc.
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Evangeline Parish, LA Lafayette Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 33,984 638,768 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 -4.1% 6.2% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 27.0% 26.0% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 13.2% 11.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 69.0% 67.7% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 28.3% 27.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 2.3% 3.0% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 22.1% 19.7% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $17,561 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $34,057 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 66.2% 76.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 10.7% 17.3% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 19,656 316,346 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 - 3.3% -20.1% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 8,082 197,789 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 23.8% 31.0% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 57.8% 49.5% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 75.9% 71.7% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 15 49 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
International
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
National Baptist
Convention, USA, Inc.
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Franklin Parish, LA Alexandria Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 20,767 397,571 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 -2.3% 1.3% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 25.6% 25.2% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 16.3% 13.4% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 67.1% 65.8% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 31.5% 29.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 .9% 2.8% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 29.3% 21.4% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $18,676 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $32,311 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 69.5% 77.7% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 11.3% 15.5% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 276 46,806 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 - 7.1% - 2.6% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 5,868 159,604 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 28.3% 40.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 1.3% 11.8% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 1.9% 19.7% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 5 2 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 16 52 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Southern Baptist Convention
Catholic Church
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Grant Parish, LA Alexandria Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 22,309 397,571 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 19.3% 1.3% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 23.1% 25.2% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 12.1% 13.4% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 81.4% 65.8% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 15.6% 29.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 4.2% 2.8% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 16.1% 21.4% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $18,536 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $40,092 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 79.8% 77.7% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 11.8% 15.5% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 520 46,806 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 7.0% - 2.6% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 12,251 159,604 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 54.9% 40.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 2.3% 11.8% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 5.2% 19.7% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 2 2 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 12 52 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
Catholic Church
United Methodist
Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Catholic Church
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Iberia Parish, LA Lafayette Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 73,240 638,768 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 .0% 6.2% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 27.1% 26.0% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 12.2% 11.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 62.2% 67.7% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 32.0% 27.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 3.1% 3.0% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 21.2% 19.7% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $20,112 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $41,783 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 74.8% 76.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 13.4% 17.3% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 38,914 316,346 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 - 5.4% -20.1% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 21,719 197,789 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 29.7% 31.0% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 53.1% 49.5% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 75.5% 71.7% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 22 49 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
National Baptist
Convention, USA, Inc.
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Iberville Parish, LA Baton Rouge Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 33,387 969,104 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 .2% 13.9% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 22.5% 24.8% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 12.0% 10.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 48.8% 60.5% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 49.3% 35.2% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 2.0% 3.3% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 17.7% 17.1% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $19,379 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $42,215 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 72.7% 83.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 11.0% 24.2% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 11,068 225,844 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 0.1% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 8,468 398,505 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 25.4% 41.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 33.2% 23.3% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 44.4% 39.6% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 17 67 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Southern Baptist
Convention
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Jackson Parish, LA Shreveport Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 16,274 812,200 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 5.7% 3.4% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 22.8% 24.6% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 16.7% 13.7% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 68.1% 58.4% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 29.8% 37.6% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 1.3% 2.7% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 15.6% 20.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $19,308 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $40,674 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 82.3% 82.3% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 13.5% 19.9% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 150 40,290 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 -40.0% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 5,639 305,419 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 34.7% 37.6% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 0.9% 5.0% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 1.4% 8.0% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 7 3 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 20 68 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
National Missionary Baptist Convention,
Inc.
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Jefferson Davis Parish, LA Lake Charles Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 31,594 292,619 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 .5% 3.2% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 26.6% 25.4% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 14.5% 12.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 79.5% 73.8% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 17.3% 21.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 1.7% 2.4% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 16.0% 15.8% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $20,487 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $42,907 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 75.5% 80.3% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 11.6% 16.8% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 16,100 90,980 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 7.1% 5.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 7,361 91,340 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 23.3% 31.2% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 51.0% 31.1% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 66.4% 45.2% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 19 46 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Jefferson Parish, LA New Orleans Archdiocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 432,552 1,214,932 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 -5.0% -10.7% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 22.5% 23.4% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 13.6% 12.2% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 62.9% 58.5% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 26.3% 33.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 12.4% 7.6% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 14.2% 16.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $25,842 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $48,175 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 82.4% 83.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 23.2% 25.5% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 148,827 370,544 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 -21.2% -21.6% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 199,191 563,146 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 46.1% 46.4% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 34.4% 30.5% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 63.8% 56.9% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 52 81 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts La Salle Parish, LA Alexandria Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 14,890 397,571 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 4.3% 1.3% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 23.7% 25.2% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 14.8% 13.4% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 85.2% 65.8% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 11.9% 29.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 2.2% 2.8% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 13.0% 21.4% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $20,049 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $37,572 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 77.0% 77.7% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 13.1% 15.5% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 90 46,806 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 - 2.2% - 2.6% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 5,518 159,604 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 37.1% 40.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 0.6% 11.8% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 1.0% 19.7% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 8 2 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 13 52 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Catholic Church
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Lafayette Parish, LA Lafayette Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 221,578 638,768 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 16.3% 6.2% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 24.5% 26.0% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 10.3% 11.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 69.4% 67.7% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 25.8% 27.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 3.9% 3.0% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 16.4% 19.7% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $26,791 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $47,559 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 84.2% 76.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 27.6% 17.3% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 99,935 316,346 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 -18.3% -20.1% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 52,151 197,789 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 23.5% 31.0% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 45.1% 49.5% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 59.0% 71.7% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 38 49 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
National Baptist Convention, USA,
Inc.
Southern Baptist Convention
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
National Baptist
Convention, USA, Inc.
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Lafourche Parish, LA Houma-Thibodaux Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 96,318 208,178 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 7.1% 7.0% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 24.6% 25.4% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 12.5% 11.8% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 79.4% 74.5% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 13.2% 16.3% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 3.8% 3.9% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 15.6% 16.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $22,898 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $47,492 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 72.1% 72.6% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 14.3% 14.0% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 55,450 110,090 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 -17.6% -10.1% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 32,457 70,672 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 33.7% 33.9% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 57.6% 52.9% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 86.8% 80.1% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 17 23 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
National Baptist
Convention, USA, Inc.
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Lincoln Parish, LA Shreveport Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 46,735 812,200 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 9.9% 3.4% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 20.6% 24.6% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 11.3% 13.7% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 55.2% 58.4% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 40.5% 37.6% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 2.5% 2.7% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 26.4% 20.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $19,665 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $35,247 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 84.5% 82.3% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 31.8% 19.9% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 1,427 40,290 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 54.8% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 23,340 305,419 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 49.9% 37.6% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 3.1% 5.0% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 6.1% 8.0% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 3 3 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 26 68 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Livingston Parish, LA Baton Rouge Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 128,026 969,104 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 39.4% 13.9% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 27.6% 24.8% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 9.9% 10.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 91.9% 60.5% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 5.1% 35.2% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 3.0% 3.3% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 11.4% 17.1% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $23,372 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $54,708 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 83.5% 83.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 16.4% 24.2% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 16,154 225,844 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 21.3% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 64,888 398,505 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 50.7% 41.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 12.6% 23.3% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 25.6% 39.6% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 2 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 22 67 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
Catholic Church
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Madison Parish, LA Alexandria Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 12,093 397,571 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 -11.9% 1.3% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 25.0% 25.2% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 11.9% 13.4% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 37.2% 65.8% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 61.0% 29.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 1.6% 2.8% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 33.6% 21.4% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $13,089 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $26,441 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 72.8% 77.7% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 10.9% 15.5% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 94 46,806 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 -21.7% - 2.6% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 7,271 159,604 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 60.1% 40.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 0.8% 11.8% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 1.9% 19.7% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 6 2 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 11 52 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
National Baptist
Convention, USA, Inc.
United Methodist
Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Catholic Church
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Morehouse Parish, LA Shreveport Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 27,979 812,200 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 -9.8% 3.4% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 24.7% 24.6% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 15.4% 13.7% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 51.3% 58.4% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 46.9% 37.6% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 .9% 2.7% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 27.4% 20.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $15,713 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $31,781 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 73.2% 82.3% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 11.1% 19.9% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 393 40,290 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 7.7% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 11,499 305,419 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 41.1% 37.6% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 1.4% 5.0% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 2.4% 8.0% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 10 3 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 24 68 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
American Baptist
Association
United Methodist Church
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Natchitoches Parish, LA Alexandria Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 39,566 397,571 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 1.2% 1.3% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 24.3% 25.2% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 13.5% 13.4% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 54.3% 65.8% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 41.4% 29.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 1.9% 2.8% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 28.6% 21.4% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $18,207 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $30,326 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 78.7% 77.7% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 21.2% 15.5% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 4,602 46,806 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 - 6.1% - 2.6% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 20,004 159,604 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 50.6% 40.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 11.6% 11.8% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 23.5% 19.7% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 2 2 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 29 52 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
Catholic Church
United Methodist
Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Catholic Church
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Orleans Parish, LA New Orleans Archdiocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 343,829 1,214,932 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 -29.1% -10.7% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 21.3% 23.4% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 10.9% 12.2% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 33.0% 58.5% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 60.2% 33.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 5.2% 7.6% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 24.4% 16.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $24,929 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $37,468 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 83.4% 83.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 31.6% 25.5% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 106,088 370,544 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 -22.2% -21.6% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 152,241 563,146 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 44.3% 46.4% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 30.9% 30.5% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 55.4% 56.9% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 60 81 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Ouachita Parish, LA Shreveport Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 153,720 812,200 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 4.4% 3.4% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 26.3% 24.6% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 12.3% 13.7% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 60.4% 58.4% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 36.6% 37.6% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 1.8% 2.7% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 21.0% 20.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $21,893 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $39,823 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 84.1% 82.3% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 23.5% 19.9% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 10,152 40,290 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 29.4% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 57,260 305,419 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 37.2% 37.6% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 6.6% 5.0% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 10.5% 8.0% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 2 3 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 45 68 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
Catholic Church
United Methodist
Church
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Plaquemines Parish, LA New Orleans Archdiocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 23,042 1,214,932 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 -13.9% -10.7% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 27.5% 23.4% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 11.2% 12.2% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 70.5% 58.5% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 20.5% 33.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 4.6% 7.6% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 11.6% 16.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $23,378 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $54,730 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 80.3% 83.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 17.4% 25.5% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 8,790 370,544 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 -27.2% -21.6% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 9,965 563,146 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 43.2% 46.4% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 38.1% 30.5% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 67.2% 56.9% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 10 81 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Pointe Coupee Parish, LA Baton Rouge Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 22,802 969,104 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 .2% 13.9% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 24.0% 24.8% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 15.5% 10.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 61.4% 60.5% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 36.3% 35.2% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 2.2% 3.3% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 20.2% 17.1% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $21,533 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $41,177 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 75.6% 83.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 15.3% 24.2% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 10,808 225,844 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 - 2.7% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 9,295 398,505 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 40.8% 41.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 47.4% 23.3% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 80.0% 39.6% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 9 67 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
National Baptist
Convention, USA, Inc.
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Rapides Parish, LA Alexandria Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 131,613 397,571 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 4.2% 1.3% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 25.8% 25.2% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 13.7% 13.4% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 63.3% 65.8% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 32.0% 29.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 2.6% 2.8% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 18.1% 21.4% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $21,982 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $40,658 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 82.1% 77.7% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 19.4% 15.5% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 21,160 46,806 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 0.3% - 2.6% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 38,408 159,604 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 29.2% 40.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 16.1% 11.8% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 22.7% 19.7% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 2 2 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 44 52 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
Catholic Church
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Southern Baptist Convention
Catholic Church
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Red River Parish, LA Shreveport Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 9,091 812,200 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 -5.5% 3.4% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 25.4% 24.6% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 15.2% 13.7% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 59.0% 58.4% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 39.5% 37.6% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 1.1% 2.7% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 21.5% 20.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $20,044 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $34,723 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 74.5% 82.3% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 12.5% 19.9% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 187 40,290 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 -11.0% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 5,412 305,419 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 59.5% 37.6% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 2.1% 5.0% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 5.1% 8.0% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 7 3 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 14 68 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
United Methodist
Church
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Richland Parish, LA Shreveport Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 20,725 812,200 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 -1.2% 3.4% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 25.5% 24.6% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 14.4% 13.7% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 62.1% 58.4% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 36.0% 37.6% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 1.6% 2.7% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 20.3% 20.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $18,060 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $37,682 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 73.8% 82.3% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 12.2% 19.9% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 325 40,290 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 6.6% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 8,051 305,419 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 38.8% 37.6% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 1.6% 5.0% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 2.6% 8.0% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 8 3 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 19 68 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
National Baptist Convention, USA,
Inc.
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Sabine Parish, LA Shreveport Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 24,233 812,200 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 3.3% 3.4% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 24.4% 24.6% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 17.2% 13.7% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 70.8% 58.4% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 16.6% 37.6% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 3.4% 2.7% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 20.7% 20.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $20,626 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $35,395 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 79.6% 82.3% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 11.6% 19.9% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 4,974 40,290 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 46.4% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 4,416 305,419 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 18.2% 37.6% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 20.5% 5.0% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 25.1% 8.0% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 2 3 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 20 68 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
Catholic Church
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts St. Bernard Parish, LA New Orleans Archdiocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 35,897 1,214,932 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 -46.6% -10.7% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 25.6% 23.4% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 9.2% 12.2% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 74.0% 58.5% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 17.7% 33.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 9.2% 7.6% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 15.0% 16.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $19,448 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $39,200 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 79.3% 83.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 9.9% 25.5% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 14,532 370,544 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 -56.5% -21.6% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 15,199 563,146 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 42.3% 46.4% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 40.5% 30.5% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 70.2% 56.9% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 15 81 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts St. Charles Parish, LA New Orleans Archdiocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 52,780 1,214,932 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 9.8% -10.7% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 26.9% 23.4% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 9.9% 12.2% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 69.2% 58.5% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 26.6% 33.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 5.0% 7.6% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 12.5% 16.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $25,728 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $60,961 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 84.5% 83.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 19.7% 25.5% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 21,657 370,544 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 0.6% -21.6% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 25,130 563,146 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 47.6% 46.4% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 41.0% 30.5% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 78.3% 56.9% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 14 81 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts St. Helena Parish, LA Baton Rouge Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 11,203 969,104 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 6.4% 13.9% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 24.7% 24.8% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 14.1% 10.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 44.9% 60.5% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 53.3% 35.2% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 .9% 3.3% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 23.1% 17.1% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $16,387 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $27,393 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 76.6% 83.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 11.1% 24.2% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 200 225,844 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 - 9.1% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 6,038 398,505 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 53.9% 41.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 1.8% 23.3% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 3.9% 39.6% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 4 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 9 67 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
African Methodist Episcopal Church
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts St. James Parish, LA Baton Rouge Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 22,102 969,104 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 4.2% 13.9% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 25.8% 24.8% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 12.9% 10.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 48.0% 60.5% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 50.6% 35.2% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 1.2% 3.3% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 13.6% 17.1% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $22,509 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $51,725 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 82.2% 83.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 12.4% 24.2% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 13,947 225,844 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 - 0.7% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 4,837 398,505 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 21.9% 41.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 63.1% 23.3% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 80.8% 39.6% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 10 67 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
National Baptist Convention, USA,
Inc.
National Missionary Baptist Convention,
Inc.
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts St. John the Baptist Parish, LA New Orleans Archdiocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 45,924 1,214,932 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 6.7% -10.7% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 26.9% 23.4% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 10.3% 12.2% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 42.5% 58.5% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 53.5% 33.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 4.7% 7.6% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 15.5% 16.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $20,842 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $47,666 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 81.5% 83.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 15.8% 25.5% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 15,402 370,544 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 -28.5% -21.6% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 25,507 563,146 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 55.5% 46.4% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 33.5% 30.5% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 75.4% 56.9% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 16 81 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Southern Baptist
Convention
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts St. Landry Parish, LA Lafayette Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 83,384 638,768 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 -4.9% 6.2% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 27.2% 26.0% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 13.7% 11.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 55.9% 67.7% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 41.3% 27.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 1.6% 3.0% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 28.3% 19.7% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $17,839 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $31,813 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 73.0% 76.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 12.5% 17.3% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 49,234 316,346 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 -16.1% -20.1% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 24,280 197,789 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 29.1% 31.0% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 59.0% 49.5% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 83.3% 71.7% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 16 49 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
National Baptist
Convention, USA, Inc.
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
National Baptist
Convention, USA, Inc.
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts St. Martin Parish, LA Lafayette Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 52,160 638,768 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 7.4% 6.2% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 26.4% 26.0% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 11.7% 11.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 65.8% 67.7% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 30.7% 27.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 2.1% 3.0% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 16.9% 19.7% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $20,687 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $41,302 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 74.1% 76.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 11.6% 17.3% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 28,813 316,346 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 -29.7% -20.1% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 21,333 197,789 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 40.9% 31.0% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 55.2% 49.5% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 93.5% 71.7% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 12 49 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Theravada Buddhism
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
National Baptist
Convention, USA, Inc.
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts St. Mary Parish, LA Lafayette Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 54,650 638,768 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 2.1% 6.2% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 25.4% 26.0% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 12.9% 11.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 59.3% 67.7% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 32.5% 27.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 5.3% 3.0% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 21.0% 19.7% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $20,057 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $40,431 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 69.9% 76.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 10.4% 17.3% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 17,834 316,346 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 -27.4% -20.1% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 24,662 197,789 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 45.1% 31.0% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 32.6% 49.5% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 59.5% 71.7% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 18 49 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
National Baptist
Convention, USA, Inc.
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts St. Tammany Parish, LA New Orleans Archdiocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 233,740 1,214,932 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 22.2% -10.7% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 25.7% 23.4% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 12.7% 12.2% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 83.6% 58.5% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 11.4% 33.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 4.7% 7.6% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 9.4% 16.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $29,282 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $60,866 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 88.0% 83.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 30.1% 25.5% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 53,149 370,544 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 - 7.3% -21.6% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 116,018 563,146 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 49.6% 46.4% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 22.7% 30.5% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 45.1% 56.9% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 41 81 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Tangipahoa Parish, LA Baton Rouge Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 121,097 969,104 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 20.4% 13.9% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 25.1% 24.8% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 11.4% 10.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 66.2% 60.5% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 30.3% 35.2% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 3.5% 3.3% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 22.5% 17.1% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $19,788 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $38,957 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 79.1% 83.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 19.7% 24.2% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 17,327 225,844 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 19.1% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 63,848 398,505 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 52.7% 41.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 14.3% 23.3% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 30.3% 39.6% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 2 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 29 67 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
Catholic Church
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Tensas Parish, LA Alexandria Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 5,252 397,571 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 -20.6% 1.3% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 25.3% 25.2% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 17.3% 13.4% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 41.9% 65.8% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 56.5% 29.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 1.2% 2.8% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 32.4% 21.4% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $15,218 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $27,157 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 71.4% 77.7% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 12.9% 15.5% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 95 46,806 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 -29.1% - 2.6% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 2,884 159,604 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 54.9% 40.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 1.8% 11.8% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 4.0% 19.7% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 3 2 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 9 52 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Catholic Church
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Terrebonne Parish, LA Houma-Thibodaux Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 111,860 208,178 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 7.0% 7.0% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 26.0% 25.4% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 11.2% 11.8% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 70.3% 74.5% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 18.9% 16.3% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 4.0% 3.9% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 17.4% 16.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $22,931 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $48,437 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 73.0% 72.6% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 13.8% 14.0% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 54,640 110,090 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 - 1.0% -10.1% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 38,215 70,672 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 34.2% 33.9% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 48.8% 52.9% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 74.2% 80.1% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 21 23 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
National Baptist
Convention, USA, Inc.
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
National Baptist
Convention, USA, Inc.
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Union Parish, LA Shreveport Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 22,721 812,200 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 - .4% 3.4% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 23.0% 24.6% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 16.5% 13.7% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 69.0% 58.4% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 27.2% 37.6% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 4.2% 2.7% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 22.0% 20.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $20,375 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $38,930 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 80.3% 82.3% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 13.8% 19.9% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 438 40,290 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 62.2% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 7,892 305,419 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 34.7% 37.6% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 1.9% 5.0% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 3.0% 8.0% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 5 3 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 13 68 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
Churches of Christ
Assemblies of God
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Vermilion Parish, LA Lafayette Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 57,999 638,768 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 7.8% 6.2% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 26.7% 26.0% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 12.9% 11.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 80.9% 67.7% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 14.3% 27.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 2.4% 3.0% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 17.2% 19.7% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $21,389 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $42,693 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 76.0% 76.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 11.7% 17.3% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 32,259 316,346 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 -32.6% -20.1% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 21,859 197,789 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 37.7% 31.0% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 55.6% 49.5% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 89.3% 71.7% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 14 49 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
National Baptist
Convention, USA, Inc.
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Vernon Parish, LA Alexandria Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 52,334 397,571 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 - .4% 1.3% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 27.7% 25.2% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 9.4% 13.4% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 75.7% 65.8% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 14.2% 29.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 7.2% 2.8% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 15.0% 21.4% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $20,191 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $42,554 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 84.5% 77.7% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 15.6% 15.5% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 782 46,806 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 - 3.9% - 2.6% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 23,603 159,604 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 45.1% 40.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 1.5% 11.8% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 2.7% 19.7% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 6 2 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 23 52 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
National Baptist
Convention, USA, Inc.
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Southern Baptist Convention
Catholic Church
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Washington Parish, LA New Orleans Archdiocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 47,168 1,214,932 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 7.4% -10.7% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 25.2% 23.4% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 14.5% 12.2% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 66.7% 58.5% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 31.0% 33.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 1.9% 7.6% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 26.1% 16.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $17,120 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $30,363 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 77.5% 83.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 11.8% 25.5% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 2,099 370,544 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 34.2% -21.6% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 19,895 563,146 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 42.2% 46.4% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 4.5% 30.5% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 7.7% 56.9% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 3 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 23 81 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
American Baptist
Association
Catholic Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Webster Parish, LA Shreveport Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 41,207 812,200 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 -1.5% 3.4% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 23.6% 24.6% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 16.7% 13.7% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 64.2% 58.4% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 33.5% 37.6% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 1.6% 2.7% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 21.5% 20.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $19,254 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $35,999 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 75.5% 82.3% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 13.5% 19.9% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 642 40,290 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 -42.8% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 14,702 305,419 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 35.7% 37.6% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 1.6% 5.0% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 2.4% 8.0% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 8 3 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 21 68 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
American Baptist Association
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts West Baton Rouge Parish, LA Baton Rouge Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 23,788 969,104 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 10.1% 13.9% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 24.9% 24.8% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 11.0% 10.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 60.0% 60.5% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 37.7% 35.2% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 2.3% 3.3% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 16.0% 17.1% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $22,101 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $47,298 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 80.9% 83.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 16.5% 24.2% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 7,101 225,844 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 0.7% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 13,736 398,505 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 57.7% 41.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 29.9% 23.3% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 70.6% 39.6% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 1 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 10 67 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts West Carroll Parish, LA Shreveport Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 11,604 812,200 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 -5.8% 3.4% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 24.6% 24.6% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 16.8% 13.7% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 81.8% 58.4% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 15.7% 37.6% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 2.6% 2.7% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 23.0% 20.6% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $16,462 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $33,901 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 70.7% 82.3% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 9.8% 19.9% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 140 40,290 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 33.3% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 2,409 305,419 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 20.8% 37.6% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 1.2% 5.0% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 1.5% 8.0% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 9 3 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 12 68 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
Church of God
(Anderson, Indiana)
Assemblies of God
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts West Feliciana Parish, LA Baton Rouge Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 15,625 969,104 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 3.4% 13.9% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 17.4% 24.8% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 10.2% 10.9% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 52.0% 60.5% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 46.5% 35.2% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 1.6% 3.3% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 13.0% 17.1% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $18,118 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $43,411 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 65.1% 83.5% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 12.8% 24.2% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 1,057 225,844 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 11.3% 3.5% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 10,097 398,505 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 64.6% 41.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 6.8% 23.3% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 19.1% 39.6% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 4 1 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 9 67 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
International
Pentecostal Holiness Church
United Methodist
Church
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
U.S. County Fast Facts Winn Parish, LA Alexandria Diocese
Prepared: July 2013 © Glenmary Research Center [email protected] Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Website: http://www.census.gov and U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations and Membership Study, 2010 published by Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB): www.RCMS2010.org.
Notes: (a) Includes person reporting one race only. (b) Hispanics may be of any race and so are included in racial categories. NA = Not available or not applicable
General Population and Geography County Diocese State Nation
Total Population 15,313 397,571 4,533,372 308,745,538 Population, % change from 2000-2010 -9.4% 1.3% 1.4% 9.7% Persons under 18, percent, 2010 22.5% 25.2% 24.7% 24.0% Persons 65 and over, percent, 2010 14.4% 13.4% 12.3% 13.0%
Social and Economic Characteristics White Persons, %, 2010 66.8% 65.8% 62.6% 72.4% African-American Persons , %, 2010 30.7% 29.9% 32.0% 12.6% Hispanic or Latino origin % 2010 1.6% 2.8% 4.2% 16.3% Persons below poverty line 23.7% 21.4% 18.1% 13.8% Per Capita income, 2010 $15,833 n/a $23,094 $27,334 Median Household money/income 2010 $32,039 n/a $43,445 $51,914 High School Graduates, % 25 yrs+ 72.6% 77.7% 81.0% 85.0% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 11.2% 15.5% 20.9% 27.9%
Religious Characteristics
Number of Catholics 184 46,806 1,200,900 58,927,887 Catholic % of change, 2000-2010 -17.1% - 2.6% -13.1% - 5.0% “Unclaimed” Population 4,424 159,604 1,786,475 158,148,746 Percent of Population Unclaimed 28.9% 40.1% 39.4% 51.2% Catholics as a % of Total Population 1.2% 11.8% 26.5% 19.1% Catholics as a % of Total Adherents 1.7% 19.7% 43.7% 39.1% Catholic rank among faith groups 8 2 1 1 Total Number of Faith Groups 17 52 106 236
Three largest faith groups
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist
Church
Churches of Christ
Southern Baptist Convention
Catholic Church
Non-
denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-denominational Christian Churches
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Non-
denominational Christian Churches