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Plan: Louisiana PYs 2024-2027
Combined Plan C

Section: Senior Community Service Employment Program

Narrative: c. 6. C.

Published

Located in:

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
(OMB Control No. 1205-0040)
- c. Location and Population Served, including Equitable Distribution
  - 6. The relative distribution of eligible individuals who:

c. 6. C. Are minorities

View corresponding narrative from PYs 2022-2023 (Mod)

Current Narrative:

Louisiana has an interesting diversity of races. The percentage of African Americans and blacks in the state is the second-highest in the nation, only trailing behind Mississippi. A high percentage of Cajuns and Creoles live in the southern portion of the state. There are also a significant number of Hispanics in the state, including the third largest Honduran American community located in metro New Orleans. Moreover, according to the United States Census Quick Facts (July 1, 2023) minorities make up about 43% of Louisiana's population.