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West Monroe, LA


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West Monroe, Louisiana

Introduction to West Monroe, Louisiana

West Monroe, Louisiana, in Ouachita county, is 1 miles W of Monroe, Louisiana and 215 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is included in the Monroe metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 13,250 people lived in West Monroe.

West Monroe History

The city of West Monroe is in Ouachita Parish. It is a part of the Monroe metro area. The city was named after James Monroe, who was one of the first European settlers in the area. Industrial development began in 1915 after natural gas was discovered. The area was once known as the ‘Natural Gas Capital of the World.’

West Monroe and nearby Attractions

  • Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge
  • Chennault Park
  • Cheniere Lake
  • Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
  • Masur Museum of Art

Things To Do In West Monroe

Tourists can enjoy camping, fishing and hiking while in the city. The Chenirere Lake is also worth visiting. One can learn about the city’s history from the Biedenharn Museum and Garden. The Masur Museum of Art is another attraction that attracts several tourists.

West Monroe Transportation

Alexandria International Airport offers facilities for air transportation.

West Monroe Higher Education

One can pursue higher education at Grambling State University, Louisiana Tech University and Louisiana State University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyWest Monroe Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 8%West Monroe Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 10%West Monroe Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 11%West Monroe College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of West Monroe, LA

Comparing West Monroe 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 Population108
Senior Citizens89
Racial Diversity77
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Age of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Women410
Well-Paid Single Men28
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better27
Median Family Income27
People Above Poverty27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times810
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use36
Working at Home36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
People Living Alone910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Rents71
Housing Recently Built52

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime13
Low Property Crime11

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