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Church Point, LA


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyChurch Point Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 10%Church Point Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Church Point Racial Diversity

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity98
Female Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Senior Citizens57
Male Share of the Population24
Age of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
People in Middle Class or Better13
Median Family Income13
People Above Poverty14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents85
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime710
Low Violent Crime58

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