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The following report of Acadiana's consumer spending patterns provides expenditure totals for various consumer product groups.  Expenditures are represented in aggregate and per capita estimates for the current year. 

Annual Expenditures

Aggregate 2008
(in 000's)

Per Capita 2008
Total Apparel

$772,675

$1,423

Total Entertainment

$923,884

$1,700

Total Food at Home

$1,155,256

$2,127

Total Healthcare

$859,120

$1,582

Total Household Textiles

$98,149

$181

Total Household Furniture

$140,968

$260

Total Education¹

$235,431

$433

Total Food away from Home

$756,411

$1,393

Total Housing Expenses²

$240,423

$443

Total Transportation Expenses

$1,345,044

$2,476

¹Room and Board/Tuition/School Supplies
²Fuels/Utilities/Telephone Service

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