Pelican State News

There were 199 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Louisiana in the week ending May 8, making up 23.4 percent of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

Louisiana ranks 26th in United States for non-farm payroll employees in March

Louisiana's payroll numbers reveal it is ranked 26th for non-farm payroll employees in March, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

31 people die in Louisiana from diabetes mellitus in week ending May 22

There were 31 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending May 22, a 6.9 percent increase over the previous week.

30 people die in Louisiana from Alzheimer's disease in week ending May 22

There were 30 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending May 22, a 14.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

Louisiana deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending June 26

Louisiana's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending June 26, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

164 people die from cancer in Louisiana during week ending May 8

There were 164 deaths from cancer reported in Louisiana in the week ending May 8, making up 19.3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

Rental vacancies in Louisiana down 2.9% from Q1 to Q2 2020

Rental vacancies in Louisiana were 6.5 percent in the second quarter of 2020, a decrease of 2.9 percent from the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Louisiana ranks 26th in United States for non-farm payroll employees in February

Louisiana's payroll numbers reveal it is ranked 26th for non-farm payroll employees in February, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Less than 10 people die in Louisiana from influenza and pneumonia in week ending May 22

There were less than 10 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending May 22, a decrease from the previous week.

Population in Louisiana increased by 124,385 compared to estimate of 111,946

Louisiana population increased by 124,385 compared to an estimate of 111,946, according to the 2020 U.S. Census.

25 people die in Louisiana from kidney disease in week ending May 22

There were 25 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending May 22, no changes from the previous week.

37 people die in Louisiana with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending May 15

There were 37 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending May 15, a 68.2 percent increase over the previous week.

38 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Louisiana during week ending May 8

There were 38 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Louisiana in the week ending May 8, making up 4.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

Rental vacancies in Louisiana down 2.3% from Q4 2019 to Q1 2020

Rental vacancies in Louisiana were 9.4 percent in the first quarter of 2020, a decrease of 2.3 percent from the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

49 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Louisiana during week ending May 8

There were 49 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Louisiana in the week ending May 8, making up 5.8 percent of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

Louisiana ranks 26th in United States for non-farm payroll employees in January