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Maringouin, LA


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Maringouin, Louisiana

Maringouin, Louisiana, in Iberville county, is 24 miles W of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 94 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are 1,262 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Maringouin

In Maringouin, about 45% of adults are married. The faces of Maringouin are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the town. People in Maringouin are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Maringouin had a median family income of $28,359.

Political Inclinations

Maringouin folks tended to give their money ($100) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Maringouin Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Maringouin that were owner-occupied was 67%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the town has going for it. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Maringouin, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Maringouin, 92% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. More folks in Maringouin use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMaringouin Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMaringouin Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Maringouin Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Maringouin Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Maringouin, LA

Comparing Maringouin 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 Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Racial Diversity61
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population23
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People in Middle Class or Better15
Median Family Income14
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home24
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes101
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Housing Recently Built75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
People Living Alone21
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