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Zachary, LA


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Zachary, Louisiana

Zachary, Louisiana is 14 miles N of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 79 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is in East Baton Rouge county. The city is part of the Baton Rouge metro area. The population of Zachary is 11,275.

The People and Families of Zachary

In Zachary, about 59% of adults are married. The size of households in Zachary is larger than most.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Zachary had a median family income of $57,389. Zachary is one of the richer cities in Louisiana. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Zachary. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Zachary political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,900. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Zachary Housing

Of the housing in Zachary, approximately 78% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city.

Commuting

In Zachary, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyZachary Median Family Income
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyZachary Affordability of Property Taxes
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyZachary People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 6%Zachary Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Zachary Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 11%Zachary College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Zachary Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 12%Zachary Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Zachary, LA

Comparing Zachary 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 Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Racial Diversity64
Well-Paid Single Women410
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men49
Age of the Population45
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income710
People in Middle Class or Better610
College Educated Adults69
People Above Poverty610

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use58
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents61
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime79
Low Property Crime67

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