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This #VeteransDay, we honor the bravery and sacrifice of our nation's veterans.
November 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Louisiana is getting older. Since 1980 the percentage of our population 65 or older has increased to 17.7%. Our latest report looks at this trend across the state and compares the growth of our senior population to the decrease in our kids population.

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August 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
July 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
In the first quarter of 2025, Louisiana's real GDP decreased at an annual rate of 1.7% while the national rate decreased at 0.5%
June 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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January 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Happy New Year! CBER will be rolling out year end and year-over-year data summaries for our area as the data becomes available .
January 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
January 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
In the third quarter of 2024, Louisiana's real GDP increased at an annual rate of 2.3% while the national rate grew at 3.1%
January 2, 2025 at 6:31 PM
This #VeteransDay, we honor the bravery and sacrifice of our nation's veterans.
November 11, 2024 at 3:36 PM
October 1, 2024 at 4:13 PM
In the second quarter of 2024, Louisiana's real GDP increased at an annual rate of 3.0% while the national rate grew at 3.0%
September 27, 2024 at 4:14 PM
The U.S. Census Bureau has released the 2023 1-Year ACS data. A ton of useful and interesting data for our communities.
September 13, 2024 at 5:47 PM
#NationalSeniorCitizensDay Louisiana's 65+ population rose from 12.4% in 2012 to 16.0% in 2022. 84% of LA parishes are "aged" (14% to 20.9% 65+) and 6.3% are "super-aged" (21% or more 65+).
August 21, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Had a great time representing CBER at the SDC, CIC and DDTB Annual Training Conference
July 19, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Representing LSUS at the Census Information Center Annual Training Conference and got to hang out with the Census Director.
July 17, 2024 at 1:45 AM
City of Shreveport tax revenue was up in June, but the City saw a decrease year-over-year for the second quarter.
July 1, 2024 at 9:08 PM
In the first quarter of 2024, Louisiana's real GDP decreased at an annual rate of 0.2% while the national rate grew at 1.4%
June 28, 2024 at 2:55 PM
June 27, 2024 at 3:45 PM
It's National Higher Education Day. Louisianans with a BA degree earn $21k more than high school graduates. Those with a Master's or Professional degree earn twice what high school graduates earn.
June 6, 2024 at 4:48 PM
June 3, 2024 at 7:31 PM