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La Grange, KY


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La Grange, Kentucky

La Grange, Kentucky, in Oldham county, is 23 miles NE of Louisville, Kentucky. The city is included in the Louisville metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 5,676 people lived in La Grange.

The People and Families of La Grange

In La Grange, about 53% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in La Grange without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, La Grange had a median family income of $46,194.

Political Inclinations

La Grange residents donated more money ($3,400) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

La Grange Housing

An estimated 69% of living spaces in La Grange are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In La Grange, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

La Grange strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%La Grange Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%La Grange Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of La Grange, KY

Comparing La Grange to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population86
Racial Diversity69
Well-Paid Single Women68
Well-Paid Single Men58
Senior Citizens32
Male Share of the Population35
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size58
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income58
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use57
Walking and Biking to Work48
Short Commute Times42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents96
Affordability of Property Taxes83
People Living Alone75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

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