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Estherwood, LA


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Estherwood, Louisiana

Estherwood, Louisiana, in Acadia county, is 26 miles W of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 143 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. The village is included in the Lafayette metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 807 people lived in Estherwood.

The People and Families of Estherwood

In Estherwood, about 62% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Estherwood had a median family income of $33,125. Estherwood doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

Estherwood residents donated more money ($300) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the village.

Estherwood Housing

An estimated 84% of living spaces in Estherwood are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the village offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Estherwood, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyEstherwood Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyEstherwood Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 18%Estherwood Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Estherwood, LA

Comparing Estherwood 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
Male Share of the Population68
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Racial Diversity61
Female Share of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men37
Well-Paid Single Women37
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People Above Poverty49
Median Family Income37
People in Middle Class or Better26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times45
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built51
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
People Living Alone43
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