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Bastrop, LA


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Bastrop, Louisiana

Bastrop, Louisiana, in Morehouse county, is 22 miles NE of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 195 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 12,988.

The People and Families of Bastrop

In Bastrop, about 38% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Bastrop is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Bastrop.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bastrop had a median family income of $26,250.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Bastrop ($7,319). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Bastrop Housing

About 59% of housing units in Bastrop are owner-occupied. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Bastrop, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bastrop strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBastrop Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBastrop Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 6%Bastrop Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Bastrop, LA

Comparing Bastrop to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Senior Citizens67
Racial Diversity64
Age of the Population33
Male Share of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use710
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
Affordability of Rents106
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

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