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Louisiana, Missouri

Louisiana, Missouri, in Pike county, is 50 miles NW of St. Peters, Missouri (center to center) and 70 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 3,863.

The People and Families of Louisiana

In Louisiana, about 52% of adults are married. Louisiana offers a lot of one-person housing.

Approximately 10% of Louisiana is non-white. No single racial group represents Louisiana, a city where diversity is valued.

You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Louisiana had a median family income of $37,939.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Louisiana gave more campaign money ($3,100) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Louisiana Housing

Owners occupy 67% of the housing units in Louisiana. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Louisiana, 85% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Louisiana, try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyLouisiana Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 9%Louisiana Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Louisiana Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Louisiana Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Louisiana, MO

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population76
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women66
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Well-Paid Single Men66
Male Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times87
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes97
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime33
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