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Maurice, LA


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Maurice, Louisiana

Maurice, Louisiana, in Vermilion county, is 10 miles SW of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 123 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. The village is in the Lafayette area. There are 642 residents in Maurice.

The People and Families of Maurice

In Maurice, about 59% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Maurice than in most villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Maurice had a median family income of $32,841. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Maurice.

Political Inclinations

Maurice folks tended to give their money ($2,450) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Maurice Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Maurice that were owner-occupied was 87%. The village housing had been constructed more recently than most villages of its size.

Commuting

In Maurice, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMaurice Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Maurice Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 16%Maurice Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Maurice, LA

Comparing Maurice 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
Male Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity96
Well-Paid Single Men59
Children Under 5 Years Old52
Well-Paid Single Women47
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population23
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size63
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
People in Middle Class or Better37
People Above Poverty38
Median Family Income37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use32
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Housing Recently Built99
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Rents63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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