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Bastrop, Louisiana

Introduction to 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.

Bastrop History

The city of Bastrop in Louisiana is the seat of Morehouse Parish. The Native Americans were the original inhabitants of this region. Then the first settlement was set up at Point Pleasant in 1785 by Indian trader Francois Bonaventure. Bastrop was formed when 500 families were induced to settle in the area by Baron de Bastrop. The city was named Bastrop in honor of Baron de Bastrop. In the year 1852 the city was incorporated.

Bastrop and nearby Attractions

  • Snyder Memorial Museum & Creative Arts Center
  • Poverty Point State Historic Site
  • Chemin - A - Haut State Park
  • Cairo Museum
  • Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge

Things To Do In Bastrop

Visitors to the city can enjoy the recreational facilities offered by various parks like he Ralph George Park, A P Carter Park, East Madison Park, and Emilea Park. One may also see the local churches such as Highland Baptist Church, Second Missionary Baptist Church, and First Church of God. Golf lovers may spend some time in the Morehouse Country Club. Those who are interested in wild life may visit the Georgia Pacific Wildlife Management Area.

Bastrop Transportation

Monroe Regional Airport is the nearest airport.

Bastrop Higher Education

Louisiana Technical College - Bastrop Campus is the local college. Other educational institutions that one can opt for are University of Louisiana at Monroe and Louisiana Tech University.

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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