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Vivian, LA


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Vivian, Louisiana

Vivian, Louisiana, in Caddo county, is 27 miles NW of Shreveport, Louisiana (center to center) and 163 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The town is conveniently located inside the Shreveport - Bossier City metropolitan area. There are an estimated 4,031 people in Vivian.

The People and Families of Vivian

In Vivian, about 47% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Vivian. The kids here are young and many. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Vivian has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vivian had a median family income of $29,867.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,250) in Vivian. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Vivian Housing

Approximately 71% of housing in Vivian is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Vivian, 92% of commuters drive to work. The town is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

Contact Accredited Schools With Online Options

devry
  • Lots of Locations
  • Business/Accounting
  • Computers & IT
  • DeVry University Online

University of Phoenix
  • Online or On Campus
  • Business/MBA
  • Teaching
  • Nursing & Medical Admin

ITT Tech
  • Lots of Locations
  • Technician Programs
  • Criminal Justice
  • ITT Tech Online

Kaplan
  • Attend Online
  • Nursing
  • Education
  • Legal Studies

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyVivian Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Vivian Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Vivian Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Vivian Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Vivian, LA

Comparing Vivian 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 Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Racial Diversity95
Senior Citizens79
Well-Paid Single Women47
Age of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men26
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People in Middle Class or Better26
Median Family Income25
People Above Poverty15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone810
Housing Recently Built65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime25
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Study Online in Vivian

Strayer University
  • Online and On Campus
  • Business/Accounting
  • Computers & IT
  • Homeland Security

Walden University
  • 100% Online
  • Business/MBA
  • Education Degrees
  • Human Services & Counseling

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