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Mansura, LA


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Mansura, Louisiana

Mansura, Louisiana is 57 miles N of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 140 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is in Avoyelles county. The population of the town is 1,573.

The People and Families of Mansura

In Mansura, about 36% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Mansura.

The town has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mansura had a median family income of $19,612.

Political Inclinations

Among Mansura political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Mansura Housing

Of the housing in Mansura, approximately 53% is occupied by their owners. The town offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Mansura are lower than most places in Louisiana. Property taxes in the town are low by Louisiana standards.

Commuting

In Mansura, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMansura Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMansura Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Mansura Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Mansura, LA

Comparing Mansura 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
Racial Diversity97
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens79
Children Under 5 Years Old52
Age of the Population48
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built86
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
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