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Sarepta, LA


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Sarepta, Louisiana

Sarepta, Louisiana is 30 miles NE of Shreveport, Louisiana (center to center) and 194 miles E of Dallas, Texas. It is in Webster county. The town is part of the Shreveport - Bossier City metro area. The population of Sarepta is 925.

The People and Families of Sarepta

In Sarepta, about 66% of adults are married. Sarepta, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sarepta had a median family income of $39,083. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of Sarepta. There aren't a lot of poor people in the town.

Sarepta Housing

Of the housing in Sarepta, approximately 80% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Sarepta, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophySarepta Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 8%Sarepta Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 8%Sarepta People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Sarepta Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Sarepta, LA

Comparing Sarepta 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
Senior Citizens79
Female Share of the Population75
Racial Diversity72
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Age of the Population48
Well-Paid Single Women48
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men48

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
People in Middle Class or Better610
People Above Poverty610
Median Family Income58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents86
Housing Recently Built75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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