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Urania, LA


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Urania, Louisiana

Urania, Louisiana, in La Salle county, is 45 miles S of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 186 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are an estimated 700 people in the town.

The People and Families of Urania

In Urania, about 68% of adults are married. Many folks in Urania are married and settled down.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Urania had a median family income of $29,167.

Urania Housing

Approximately 87% of housing in Urania is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Urania, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Property Taxes
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Top 2%trophyUrania Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Urania, LA

Comparing Urania 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 Population65
Racial Diversity61
Male Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old52
Age of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size74

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty26
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income24
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
People Living Alone45
Housing Recently Built41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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