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Grambling, LA


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Grambling, Louisiana

Grambling, Louisiana, in Lincoln county, is 34 miles W of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 236 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town has a population of 4,693.

The People and Families of Grambling

In Grambling, about 16% of adults are married. Grambling has its share of unmarried adults.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grambling had a median family income of $27,857. Grambling benefits from its educated workforce.

Grambling Housing

In Grambling, 44% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Grambling, 84% of commuters drive to work. In Grambling, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual. Most residents would agree that driving around the town is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyGrambling Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyGrambling College Educated Adults
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyGrambling Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Grambling, LA

Comparing Grambling 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 Population98
Racial Diversity61
Well-Paid Single Women48
Male Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens11
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Well-Paid Single Men13
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size31
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better14
Median Family Income14
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home810
Walking and Biking to Work12
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Housing Recently Built98
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Rents63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
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