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Grayson, LA


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Grayson, Louisiana

Grayson, Louisiana, in Caldwell county, is 31 miles S of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 188 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are an estimated 531 people in the village.

The People and Families of Grayson

In Grayson, about 55% of adults are married.

Grayson has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grayson had a median family income of $33,250. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Grayson.

Grayson Housing

Approximately 73% of housing in Grayson is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the village, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Grayson, 89% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Grayson.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyGrayson Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Grayson Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Grayson Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Grayson, LA

Comparing Grayson 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 Population1010
Racial Diversity95
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Senior Citizens68
Age of the Population69
Well-Paid Single Women47
Well-Paid Single Men14
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size31
Portion of People Married36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People in Middle Class or Better38
Median Family Income37
People Above Poverty16

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times33
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes101
Affordability of Rents98
Housing Recently Built88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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