Up next in our Spotlight on States series: Louisiana!
French explorer Robert de LaSalle named Louisiana in honor of King Louis XIV.
Louisiana was admitted to the Union on April 30, 1812, as the 18th state. It’s nicknamed the “Pelican State” and consists of 64 parishes, which are similar to counties in other states. The term parishes comes from church units set up by the Spanish in 1699.
The capital city is Baton Rouge. Louisiana is bordered by Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas, along with the Gulf of Mexico to the south.
The population of Louisiana is 4,657,757 according to the 2020 census.
Official Louisiana State Symbols
Every state has their own unique symbols, from birds to flowers to songs and more! Here are some of Louisiana’s official state symbols:
– Bird: Eastern brown pelican
– Dog: Catahoula leopard dog
– Flower: Magnolia
– Insect: Honeybee
– Tree: Bald cypress
– Reptile: Alligator
– Mammal: Black bear
– Musical instrument: Diatonic accordion
Find more information about Louisiana’s state symbols here.
Fun Facts about Louisiana
Baton Rouge was the site of the only American Revolution battle fought outside the original 13 colonies.
There are 39 species of crawfish in Louisiana.
The Louisiana State Capitol is the tallest state capitol in the U.S. at 450 feet in height.
New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is the only university in the U.S. with a swamp on its campus.
Former Louisiana Governor Jimmie Davis is better known for his popular recorded rendition of You Are My Sunshine, the second most recognized song in the world.
Famous people from Louisiana include Britney Spears, Ellen DeGeneres, Louis Armstrong, Terry Bradshaw, and Jared Leto.
NCP Panel Members in Louisiana
Want to learn more about your fellow panel members in another state? Here’s how our Louisiana panel members answered some of our survey questions!
How long have you been a panel member?
– 24% of survey respondents have been members for 15 or more years.
– 15% have been members for less than a year.
– 83% of respondents have lived in Louisiana for more than 15 years.
Is the area you live rural, suburban, or urban?
– 38% live in rural areas
– 50% live in suburban areas
– 11% live in urban areas
Do you have children?
– 79% of respondents have children
– Of those, 31% have children living in their home
Shopping habits of NCP Panel Members in Louisiana
Do you think peoples’ shopping habits differ based on where they live? We’re curious about this, so we asked our panel members questions about how, when, and where they shop, along with some other questions about their habits.
Here’s what our panel members in Louisiana had to say about their shopping habits:
– 69% of respondents shop both online and in-store, with 29% shopping in-store only.
– 64% of respondents tend to shop at the same stores.
– 72% of respondents mostly stick to their list when shopping, but sometimes make impulse purchases.
– 64% of respondents shop alone, with another 19% shopping with a spouse or partner.
When it comes to choosing where to shop, 62% of panel members shop at mass-merchandise retailers. Another 20% primarily shop at grocery stores. Price, location, and convenience are the top factors that influence where people decide to shop. Other things that influence where panel members shop are loyalty perks, quality of meat, and friendly employees.
Convenience while shopping
While ordering groceries and other items online has long been an option, the COVID-19 pandemic made delivery and pick-up a lot more common for people.
Here’s what Louisiana panel members had to say about it:
– 62% never order groceries online and pick up at the store, while 27% do sometimes.
– 64% never order groceries online to be delivered, while 24% do sometimes.
We also wondered if the weather influenced a person’s choice between online and in-person shopping. 30% of respondents said weather doesn’t impact their decision, with 24% saying they prefer in-person shopping regardless of the weather.
And finally: self-checkout. Some people love it, others hate it. According to our survey, 26% of respondents always choose self-checkout, with another 45% indicating they frequently choose it. 23% of respondents rarely use it, and 5% never do.
Interests of NCP panel members in Louisiana
Here are a few other fun facts about Louisiana panel members from our survey!
More than half of respondents engage in outdoor recreational activities regularly or occasionally. The most popular outdoor activities are hiking and walking – it was a favorite for 77% of panel members. A few of the unique answers panel members wrote in include scuba diving, camping, and fishing.
We asked panelists which sports they follow, and 49% said football, while 40% said none. Some of the other sports panelists follow are horse racing and NASCAR.
We also wanted to know: what place would you recommend to visitors in your hometown or state? The most popular types of attractions panel members recommend in Louisiana are restaurants, local markets, and culinary spots, followed closely by cultural events and local festivals. Here are some of the answers we got from panel members:
– World War II Museum
– Swamp Tours
– Jazz Festival
– French Quarter
– Natchitoches Christmas Festival of Lights
Did you learn anything new about Louisiana? How do your shopping habits compare to panel members in Louisiana? We hope you enjoy learning about panel members in other states. Stay tuned for the next one: Maine!
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Regards,
Taylor
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Very interesting state I would love to go for my vacation there sometime
Louisiana is a wonderful place to live. Louisiana has all types of interesting places to visit and there is always some type of festival going on. Almost every city, Town, Community has at least one Festival that provides excellent entertainment, food, and Fun!!!! Visit Louisiana often, there is always a funfilled opportunity to enjoy yourself. The citizens of Louisiana are always celebrating!!!!