Delcambre, LA

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Delcambre, Louisiana

Delcambre, Louisiana, in Vermilion county, is 19 miles S of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 114 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town contains a population of approximately 2,168.

The People and Families of Delcambre

In Delcambre, about 54% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Delcambre.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Delcambre had a median family income of $34,643.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Delcambre favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Delcambre Housing

Delcambre has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 68% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Louisiana, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Delcambre, 91% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Delcambre -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Delcambre, LA

Comparing Delcambre 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
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
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

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
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Category	Value
Near Medium City	19 miles S of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center)
Nearest Large City	114 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana
County	Vermilion
Standard Zip Codes	70528
Phone Area Codes	337
Time Zone	Central (-6 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings	The city observes Daylight Saving Time.
Latitude	29.95
Longitude	-91.989

Station	NEW IBERIA
Distance	12.6 miles
Jan Temp	41 to 61 F
Apr Temp	58 to 78 F
Jul Temp	73 to 91 F
Oct Temp	59 to 80 F
Annual Precip	60.8 inches

Station	LAFAYETTE REG AP
Distance	17.3 miles
Jan Temp	42 to 62 F
Apr Temp	58 to 78 F
Jul Temp	74 to 91 F
Oct Temp	58 to 81 F
Annual Precip	62.1 inches

Station	CROWLEY 2 NE
Distance	30.6 miles
Jan Temp	40 to 60 F
Apr Temp	57 to 78 F
Jul Temp	73 to 92 F
Oct Temp	57 to 81 F
Annual Precip	60.1 inches

Category	Count	Percent
Total Population	2,168	100%
Male	1,056	48.7%
Female	1,112	51.3%
Under 18	601	27.7%
18+	1,567	72.3%
65+	274	12.6%
Median Age	32.6
Average Family Size	3.1
White	1,793	82.7%
African-American	313	14.4%
Asian	11	0.5%
American Indian & Alaskan	19	0.9%
Other	5	0.2%
Mixed Race	26	1.2%
Hispanic (included in categories above)	41	1.9%

Category	Value
Est. 2005 Population	2,146
Growth	-22
Growth %	-0.99%

Ancestry	Percent
Other (often includes Hispanic and African American)	27.5%
French (except Basque)	23.5%
US/American	23.1%
French Canadian	11.7%
Acadian/Cajun	5.8%
Irish	3.1%
German	2.5%
Italian	1.1%
Canadian	0.5%
English	0.3%
European	0.3%
Czechoslovakian	0.2%

Location	Pop.	Median Family Income (2000)
Delcambre	2,168	$34,643
Abbeville	11,887	$21,400
Broussard	5,874	$45,668
Erath	2,187	$36,204
Maurice	642	$32,841
New Iberia	32,623	$30,828
Youngsville	3,992	$55,689

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