Church Point, LA

Church Point, Louisiana

Church Point, Louisiana, in Acadia county, is 17 miles NW of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 131 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. Part of the surrounding Lafayette metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Church Point is home to some 4,756 residents.

The People and Families of Church Point

In Church Point, about 48% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Church Point than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Church Point had a median family income of $27,037.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Church Point. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Church Point Housing

According to the 2000 census, 63% of the housing in Church Point was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the town, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Church Point, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 10%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Church Point, LA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Church Point Almanac

Church Point Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Church Point Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Church Point High Schools (2004)

CHURCH POINT HIGH SCHOOL
305 EAST LOUGARRE STREET
337-684-5472
Serves 511 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Church Point Colleges

(List of All Louisiana Colleges)

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