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Kaplan, LA


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Kaplan, Louisiana

Kaplan, Louisiana, in Vermilion county, is 22 miles SW of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 132 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 5,177.

The People and Families of Kaplan

In Kaplan, about 50% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Kaplan, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kaplan had a median family income of $30,236.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Kaplan Housing

Owners occupy 68% of the housing units in Kaplan. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Kaplan, 85% of commuters drive to work. Kaplan is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyKaplan Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyKaplan Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyKaplan Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Kaplan, LA

Comparing Kaplan 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
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population97
Age of the Population69
Racial Diversity64
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Women16
Well-Paid Single Men16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size52
Portion of People Married36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults27
People in Middle Class or Better16
Median Family Income15
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home69
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
Affordability of Rents106
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime36

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