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Gueydan, Louisiana is 32 miles SW of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 145 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is in Vermilion county. The population of the town is 1,598.
In Gueydan, about 50% of adults are married.
Gueydan has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns.
In 2000, Gueydan had a median family income of $32,039.
Among Gueydan political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $200. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in Gueydan, approximately 81% is occupied by their owners. Property taxes in the town are low by Louisiana standards.
In Gueydan, 90% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Gueydan makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.
Comparing Gueydan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):
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