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Gueydan, LA


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Gueydan, Louisiana

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.

The People and Families of Gueydan

In Gueydan, about 50% of adults are married.

Gueydan has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gueydan had a median family income of $32,039.

Political Inclinations

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.

Gueydan Housing

Of the housing in Gueydan, approximately 81% is occupied by their owners. Property taxes in the town are low by Louisiana standards.

Commuting

In Gueydan, 90% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Gueydan makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGueydan Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Gueydan Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Gueydan Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Gueydan, LA

Comparing Gueydan 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 Population109
Racial Diversity94
Senior Citizens810
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Age of the Population710
Well-Paid Single Women26
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size41
Portion of People Married36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
Median Family Income26
People Above Poverty27
People in Middle Class or Better25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home46
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone89
Housing Recently Built52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
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