Secondary Data

Households with incomes less than $15,000
32% LA
21% Nation
8 Central LA parishes with percentages greater than state

Low per capita income
$14,664 LA
$18,415 Nation
Every Cenla parish lower than state

Unemployment
6.9% LA
5.7% Nation
At least 8% in 5 Cenla parishes

Percentage of household income paid in rent
27.9% LA
26.4% Nation
7 Central LA parishes greater than state

Majority of Central LA parishes lower than state and nation in having complete plumbing and a telephone

Community Perceptions

Shortage of jobs
Lack of local industry
Poor employability due to low education