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Dequincy, LA


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DeQuincy, Louisiana

DeQuincy, Louisiana, in Calcasieu county, is 20 miles NW of Lake Charles, Louisiana (center to center) and 124 miles E of Houston, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Lake Charles metropolitan area. DeQuincy contains a population of approximately 3,398.

The People and Families of DeQuincy

In DeQuincy, about 55% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in DeQuincy.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, DeQuincy had a median family income of $34,712.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in DeQuincy.

DeQuincy Housing

DeQuincy has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 66% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In DeQuincy, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyDequincy Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Dequincy Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of DeQuincy, LA

Comparing Dequincy 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 Old98
Racial Diversity84
Female Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens68
Well-Paid Single Women48
Age of the Population47
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
Median Family Income37
People in Middle Class or Better37
People Above Poverty38

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone67
Housing Recently Built52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45

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