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Cullen, LA


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Cullen, Louisiana

Cullen, Louisiana, in Webster county, is 35 miles NE of Shreveport, Louisiana (center to center) and 194 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The people of the town are in the Shreveport - Bossier City metropolitan area. Cullen has a population of 1,296.

The People and Families of Cullen

In Cullen, about 31% of adults are married. Lots of people in Cullen live independently, in one-person housing. The town has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Cullen features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cullen had a median family income of $18,854.

Cullen Housing

In Cullen, 57% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the town rent a large number of single bedroom units. Residential property taxes remain low i Cullen.

Commuting

In Cullen, 92% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in the town use public transportation more than most people in similar towns. Most residents would agree that driving around Cullen is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCullen Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyCullen Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 6%Cullen Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Cullen Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Cullen Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Cullen, LA

Comparing Cullen 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 Population1010
Racial Diversity82
Senior Citizens68
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Age of the Population48
Male Share of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty12
College Educated Adults11
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built64

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime48
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