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Logansport, LA


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Logansport, Louisiana

Logansport, Louisiana, in De Soto county, is 40 miles SW of Bossier City, Louisiana (center to center) and 173 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The town has a population of 1,630.

The People and Families of Logansport

In Logansport, about 51% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Logansport, since the town is home to many young children. Looking at the town, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Logansport, in comparison to similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Logansport had a median family income of $31,250.

Political Inclinations

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

Logansport Housing

Owners occupy 66% of the housing units in Logansport. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. One of the strengths of Logansport is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Logansport, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the town tends to be by car.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLogansport Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Logansport Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Logansport Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Logansport, LA

Comparing Logansport 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
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity97
Senior Citizens67
Well-Paid Single Women36
Age of the Population35
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size63
Portion of People Married25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home46
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use22
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Affordability of Rents109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
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