Plain Dealing, LA

Plain Dealing, Louisiana

Plain Dealing, Louisiana, in Bossier county, is 26 miles N of Shreveport, Louisiana (center to center) and 180 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The town is located in the Shreveport - Bossier City metropolitan area. Plain Dealing has a population of 1,071.

The People and Families of Plain Dealing

In Plain Dealing, about 45% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Plain Dealing, 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 Plain Dealing, in comparison to similar towns. You'll feel comfortable in the town if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Plain Dealing had a median family income of $32,361.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Plain Dealing gave more campaign money ($500) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Plain Dealing Housing

Owners occupy 72% of the housing units in Plain Dealing. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Plain Dealing, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Plain Dealing tends to be by car.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Plain Dealing, LA

Comparing Plain Dealing 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
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

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
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

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

Plain Dealing Almanac

Plain Dealing Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Plain Dealing Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Plain Dealing High Schools (2004)

PLAIN DEALING HIGH SCHOOL
300 EAST VANCE STREET
318-326-7700
A Title I school.
Serves 146 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8.1

Plain Dealing Colleges

(List of All Louisiana Colleges)

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