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Waterproof, LA


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Waterproof, Louisiana

Waterproof, Louisiana, in Tensas county, is 65 miles SE of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 149 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. As of the year 2000 census, 834 people lived in Waterproof.

The People and Families of Waterproof

In Waterproof, about 28% of adults are married. Waterproof is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the town; the town has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Waterproof, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waterproof had a median family income of $15,179.

Political Inclinations

Waterproof residents donated more money ($500) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Waterproof Housing

An estimated 59% of living spaces in Waterproof are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the town offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Waterproof, 90% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Waterproof is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWaterproof Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWaterproof Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Waterproof Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Waterproof Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Waterproof, LA

Comparing Waterproof 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 Population1010
Age of the Population810
Racial Diversity83
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Senior Citizens79
Male Share of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size41
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults11
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built41
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