Donaldsonville, Louisiana

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Back to Donaldsonville, LA housing info, Ascension Parish, Louisiana, LA smaller cities, LA small cities, All Cities.   We are giving away $1000 in prizes - enter simply by sending us your own city pictures! General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map Please wait while loading the map... Current weather forecast for Donaldsonville, LA Ascension Parish Population in July 2008: 7,527. Population change since 2000: -1.0%   Males: 3,368   (44.7%) Females: 4,159   (55.3%) Median resident age:   31.4 years Louisiana median age:   34.0 years Zip codes: 70346. Estimated median household income in 2008: $33,984 (it was $24,084 in 2000) Donaldsonville:   $33,984 Louisiana:   $43,733 Estimated per capita income in 2008: $17,913 Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $123,903 (it was $65,600 in 2000) Donaldsonville:   $123,903 Louisiana:   $132,400 Donaldsonville, LA residents, houses, and apartments details Put your B&M business profile right here for free. 20,000 businesses already created their profiles! Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses Search for: near:   Races in Donaldsonville: Black (69.1%) White Non-Hispanic (29.5%) Hispanic (1.1%) Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Donaldsonville: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100) Recent posts about Donaldsonville, Louisiana on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users. Donaldsonville is mentioned 27 times on our forum: Donaldsonville Info  (42 replies) I-10 or I-20, which is better?  (84 replies) Any ethanol-free gas stations left in the B. R. area?  (18 replies) Louisiana Move Advice - Totally Confused!  (40 replies) Relocating to La. for work. Can someone tell me which areas are safe for children  (1 reply) Louisiana Road Trip (Need Some Advice)  (1 reply) Latest news from Donaldsonville, LA collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations Ancestries: French (10.5%), Italian (5.7%), United States (2.6%), French Canadian (2.0%), German (1.9%), Irish (1.1%). Current Local Time: CST time zone Elevation: 23 feet Land area: 2.55 square miles. Population density: 2956 people per square mile   (average).

Latitude: 30.10 N, Longitude: 90.99 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +146 (+1.9%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 753 (30.5%)

Area code: 225

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Donaldsonville, Louisiana - Economy and Business Data

Average climate in Donaldsonville, Louisiana

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Donaldsonville-area historical tornado activity is near Louisiana state average. It is 98% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/6/1983, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.4 miles away from the Donaldsonville city center injured 25 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/12/1969, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.9 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Donaldsonville-area historical earthquake activity is above Louisiana state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/20/2005 at 00:52:20, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 20.3 miles away from Donaldsonville center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Birthplace of: Howard Green - 2005 NFL player (New Orleans Saints, born: Jan 12, 1979).

Political contributions by individuals in Donaldsonville, LA

• Prevost Memorial Hospital Heliport

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Notable location: Donaldsonville Landing (A). Display/hide its location on the map Churches in Donaldsonville include: Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (A), First United Methodist Church (B), Church of the Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ (C), Saint Catherine Catholic Church (D), Saint Peters Methodist Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemetery: Ascension Catholic Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map Parks in Donaldsonville include: Louisiana Square (1), Donaldsonville Historic District (2). Display/hide their locations on the map Post office: Donaldsonville Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map Tourist attractions: Historic Donaldsonville Museum (318 Mississippi Street), River Road African American (Museums; 406 Charles Street), Ascension Parish (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 500 Mississippi Street), Blum George R Community Center (Amusement & Theme Parks; 1501 Saint Patrick Street). Hotels: Best Western Plantation Inn (2179 Highway 70), Magnolia Motel (701 West 10th Street). Court: Ascension Parish - Clerk Of Court (300 Houmas Street).

Average household size:

This city:	2.8 people
Louisiana:	2.6 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	73.3%
Whole state:	69.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	5.3%
Whole state:	5.0%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

• Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
• Gay men: 0.1% of all households

This city:	34.8%
Whole state:	19.6%

This city:	20.2%
Whole state:	9.4%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Donaldsonville, LA

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• Best Western, 2719 Hwy 70, Donaldsonville, LA 70346, Phone: (225) 746-9050
• Best Western Plantation Inn, 2179 Hwy 70, Donaldsonville, LA 70346, Phone: (225) 746-9050, Fax: (225) 746-1304

Here		53.2%
USA		50.2%

11.36% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($49,283 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	11.36%
Louisiana average:	8.89%

0.04% of residents moved from foreign countries ($115 average AGI)

Ascension Parish:	0.04%
Louisiana average:	0.11%

from East Baton Rouge Parish, LA	3.04% ($54,540 average AGI)
from Orleans Parish, LA	1.72% ($39,258)
from Jefferson Parish, LA	0.89% ($56,794)

6.74% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($46,348 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.74%
Louisiana average:	13.45%

0.04% of residents moved to foreign countries ($157 average AGI)

Ascension Parish:	0.04%
Louisiana average:	0.07%

to East Baton Rouge Parish, LA	1.92% ($42,741 average AGI)
to Livingston Parish, LA	0.76% ($37,447)
to Assumption Parish, LA	0.24% ($29,986)

• Call Sign: KB5OXY, Previous Call Sign:
  Grant Date: 02/19/1991, Expiration Date: 02/19/2001, Cancelation Date: 02/20/2003
  Registrant: Leroy J Sullivan Sr, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
• Call Sign: N5BAY, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00763552
  Grant Date: 11/05/2003, Expiration Date: 01/25/2014
  Registrant: Gerald J Lasseigne, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
• Call Sign: N5QQR, Previous Call Sign: KB5IIY
  Grant Date: 06/05/1990, Expiration Date: 06/05/2000, Cancelation Date: 06/06/2002
  Registrant: Ronald M Rome Jr, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
• Call Sign: WB5ZIF, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00754094
  Grant Date: 01/06/2007, Expiration Date: 03/27/2017
  Registrant: Jerry J Werner, 2426 St Mark Ct, Donaldsonville, LA 70346

• Aircraft: CESSNA 140 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 4072N , Serial Number: 13530, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 10/25/1955
  Registrant (Individual): Clarence A Jr Clifton, Po Box 918, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
• Aircraft: GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164B (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 80 mph), Engine: P&W R1340 SERIES (600 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 573AF , Serial Number: 573B, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 04/25/1990
  Registrant (Corporation): W M Melancon Enterprises Inc, P O Box 247, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
• Aircraft: GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164B (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 80 mph), Engine: P&W R-985 SERIES (450 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 6746Q , Serial Number: 258B, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 05/13/1977
  Registrant (Corporation): W M Melancon Enterprises Inc, Po Box 247, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
• Aircraft: GULFSTREAM-SCHWEIZER A/C CORP GULFSTREAM AM G-164B (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
  N-Number: 8147K , Serial Number: 585B, Airworthiness Date: 05/24/1979
  Registrant (Corporation): W M Melancon Enterprises Inc, Po Box 247, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
• Aircraft: GULFSTREAM-SCHWEIZER A/C CORP GULFSTREAM AM G-164B (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W R1340 SERIES (600 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 8172K , Serial Number: 600B, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 06/29/1979
  Registrant (Corporation): W M Melancon Enterprises Inc, Po Box 247, Donaldsonville, LA 70346

• Fire: 34
• Hazardous Condition: 4
• Good Intent Call: 1

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