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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Delcambre, LA

Comparing Delcambre 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 Old109
Racial Diversity96
Male Share of the Population78
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
Median Family Income37
People Above Poverty27
People in Middle Class or Better26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Housing Recently Built64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
People Living Alone33
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