Woodworth, LA

Woodworth, Louisiana

Woodworth, Louisiana, in Rapides county, is 69 miles NW of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 166 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Alexandria metropolitan area. Woodworth contains a population of approximately 1,080.

The People and Families of Woodworth

In Woodworth, about 64% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Woodworth, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Woodworth.

Unlike most towns, the town has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Woodworth had a median family income of $41,667. The typical family in Woodworth is better off than most in Louisiana. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Woodworth. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Woodworth favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $200. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Woodworth Housing

Woodworth has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 82% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Woodworth, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 7%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 14%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 15%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Woodworth, LA

Comparing Woodworth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Woodworth Almanac

Woodworth Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Woodworth Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Woodworth residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Woodworth, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Woodworth Colleges

(List of All Louisiana Colleges)

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