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Breaux Bridge, LA


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Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, in St Martin county, is 8 miles NE of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 111 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is in the Lafayette area. There are 7,281 residents in Breaux Bridge.

The People and Families of Breaux Bridge

In Breaux Bridge, about 42% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Breaux Bridge. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Breaux Bridge had a median family income of $31,570.

Political Inclinations

Breaux Bridge folks tended to give their money ($650) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Breaux Bridge Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Breaux Bridge that were owner-occupied was 66%.

Commuting

In Breaux Bridge, 94% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the city, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBreaux Bridge Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBreaux Bridge Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Breaux Bridge Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 18%Breaux Bridge Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Breaux Bridge, LA

Comparing Breaux Bridge 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Racial Diversity65
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults27
Median Family Income16
People in Middle Class or Better14
People Above Poverty14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home36
Walking and Biking to Work23
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Affordability of Rents105
Housing Recently Built77
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime69

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