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Jeanerette, LA


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Jeanerette, Louisiana

Jeanerette, Louisiana, in Iberia county, is 30 miles SE of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 95 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city contains a population of approximately 5,997.

The People and Families of Jeanerette

In Jeanerette, about 42% of adults are married. Jeanerette has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city. Unmarried people abound in Jeanerette.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jeanerette had a median family income of $26,810.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Jeanerette.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in the city.

Jeanerette Housing

Jeanerette has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Louisiana.

Commuting

In Jeanerette, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyJeanerette Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyJeanerette Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 10%Jeanerette Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Jeanerette, LA

Comparing Jeanerette 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity88
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population22
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults13
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty13
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use68
Short Commute Times57
Working at Home36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built53
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime710

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