Maringouin, LA

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Maringouin, LA

Comparing Maringouin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Maringouin Almanac

Maringouin Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Maringouin Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Maringouin residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Maringouin, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Maringouin Colleges

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