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2012 | East Carroll, Louisiana

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  East Carroll Louisiana
Demographics
Population 8,102 4,492,076
% below 18 years of age 26% 25%
% 65 and older 13% 12%
% African American 68% 32%
% American Indian and Alaskan Native 0% 1%
% Asian 0% 2%
% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 0% 0%
% Hispanic 2% 4%
% not proficient in English 0% 3%
% Females 48% 51%
% Rural 37% 27%
Health Outcomes
Diabetes 14% 12%
HIV prevalence rate 650 444
Health Care
Mental health providers 8,140:0 4,381:1
Health care costs $11,524 $11,589
Uninsured adults 34% 25%
Could not see doctor due to cost   18%
Dentists 8,102:1 3,108:1
Social & Economic Factors
Median household income $25,442 $42,510
High housing costs 30% 29%
Children eligible for free lunch 90% 63%
Illiteracy 29.2% 16.0%
Homicide rate   13
Physical Environment
Commuting alone 81% 81%
Access to healthy foods 33% 60%

* Data supplied on behalf of state
Note: Blank values reflect unreliable or missing data