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Haynesville, Louisiana

Haynesville, Louisiana, in Claiborne county, is 46 miles NE of Bossier City, Louisiana (center to center) and 212 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The town has a population of 2,679.

The People and Families of Haynesville

In Haynesville, about 47% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Haynesville live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Haynesville. The town benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Haynesville had a median family income of $28,295.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Haynesville ($2,700). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Haynesville Housing

About 67% of housing units in Haynesville are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the town are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.

Commuting

In Haynesville, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyHaynesville Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Haynesville Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Haynesville Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 19%Haynesville Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Haynesville, LA

Comparing Haynesville 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
Senior Citizens910
Racial Diversity96
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Age of the Population610
Male Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size52
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
Median Family Income14
People Above Poverty15
People in Middle Class or Better13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime58
Low Violent Crime25
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