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Welsh, LA


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Welsh, Louisiana

Welsh, Louisiana, in Jefferson Davis county, is 23 miles E of Lake Charles, Louisiana (center to center) and 155 miles E of Houston, Texas. The town has a population of 3,380.

The People and Families of Welsh

In Welsh, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Welsh had a median family income of $33,600.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Welsh ($1,575). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Welsh Housing

About 71% of housing units in Welsh are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Welsh, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the town are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWelsh Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Welsh Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Welsh Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Welsh, LA

Comparing Welsh 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
Racial Diversity95
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Female Share of the Population65
Senior Citizens68
Male Share of the Population57
Age of the Population37
Well-Paid Single Men26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
Median Family Income37
People in Middle Class or Better27
People Above Poverty27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use76
Working at Home48
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents74
Housing Recently Built63
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime35
Low Violent Crime11

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