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Rayne, LA


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Rayne, Louisiana

Rayne, Louisiana, in Acadia county, is 14 miles W of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 132 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is located in the Lafayette metropolitan area. Rayne has a population of 8,552.

The People and Families of Rayne

In Rayne, about 48% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Rayne, since the city is home to many young children.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rayne had a median family income of $27,991.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Rayne gave more campaign money ($1,000) to Ralph Nader than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Rayne Housing

Owners occupy 62% of the housing units in Rayne. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Rayne, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Rayne tends to be by car.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRayne Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
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Comparative Profile of Rayne, LA

Comparing Rayne 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 Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity75
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population34
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better14
People Above Poverty14
College Educated Adults13
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home48
Walking and Biking to Work35
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents107
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime56
Low Violent Crime58

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