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Avoyelles Parish

Population in July 2008: 276. Population change since 2000: -1.8%
 

Males: 126  (45.9%)
Females: 150  (54.1%)

Median resident age:  41.3 years
Louisiana median age:  34.0 years

Zip codes: 71362.


Estimated median household income in 2008: $29,065 (it was $20,833 in 2000)
Plaucheville:  $29,065
Louisiana:  $43,733

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $22,160

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $83,088 (it was $49,600 in 2000)
Plaucheville:  $83,088
Louisiana:  $132,400

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $101,472; Detached houses: $109,627; Mobile homes: $25,000

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Races in Plaucheville:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.8%)
  • Black (2.1%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)
  • Other race (0.7%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Plaucheville: 75.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: French (29.5%), United States (22.8%), French Canadian (19.9%), German (3.2%), Irish (2.1%), Italian (1.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 46 feet

Land area: 1.58 square miles.

Population density: 175 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Plaucheville

  • High school or higher: 68.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.0%
  • Unemployed: 1.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Plaucheville village

  • Never married: 26.3%
  • Now married: 51.4%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 14.7%
  • Divorced: 6.6%

3 residents are foreign born

This village:  1.1%
Louisiana:  2.6%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Plaucheville, Louisiana in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Plaucheville to the number of sex offenders is 138 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Plaucheville:  0.4% ($199)
Louisiana:  0.3% ($199)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lafayette, LA (52.0 miles , pop. 110,257).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baton Rouge, LA (61.1 miles , pop. 227,818).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (219.4 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Cottonport, LA (2.1 miles ), Moreauville, LA (2.3 miles ), Evergreen, LA (2.8 miles ), Mansura, LA (2.8 miles ), Simmesport, LA (3.2 miles ), Hessmer, LA (3.2 miles ), Bunkie, LA (3.5 miles ), Marksville, LA (3.5 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

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Latitude: 30.96 N, Longitude: 91.98 W

Area code: 318

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Population change in the 1990s: +118 (+72.4%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Educational services (21%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (14%)
  • Construction (14%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Repair and maintenance (6%)
  • Wood products (5%)
  • Clothing and accessories, including shoe, stores (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (20%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • Social assistance (7%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (12%)
  • Registered nurses (12%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Child care workers (7%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Legal support workers (5%)



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Plaucheville-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Louisiana state average. It is 132% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1983, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.3 miles away from the Plaucheville village center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 1/31/1983, a category 3 tornado 8.3 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Plaucheville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Louisiana state average. It is 100% 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 90.2 miles away from Plaucheville center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Plaucheville:
  • BUNKIE GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; BUNKIE, LA)
  • AVOYELLES HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; MARKSVILLE, LA)
  • CROSSROADS REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; ALEXANDRIA, LA)

Political contributions by individuals in Plaucheville, LA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Plaucheville:
  • UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE (about 55 miles; LAFAYETTE, LA; Full-time enrollment: 13,673)
  • SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AND A & M COLLEGE (about 56 miles; BATON ROUGE, LA; FT enrollment: 8,399)
  • LOUISIANA STATE UNIV & AG & MECH & HEBERT LAWS CTR (about 62 miles; BATON ROUGE, LA; FT enrollment: 28,696)
  • ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 77 miles; ALCORN STATE, MS; FT enrollment: 2,594)
  • NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA (about 85 miles; NATCHITOCHES, LA; FT enrollment: 7,710)
  • MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 94 miles; LAKE CHARLES, LA; FT enrollment: 6,460)
  • SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY (about 95 miles; HAMMOND, LA; FT enrollment: 12,549)
Private high school in Plaucheville:
  • ST JOSEPH ELEM HIGH SCH (Students: 364; Location: P O BOX 59 3406 HWY 107 S; Grades: PK - 12)
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Average household size:
This village:  2.2 people
Louisiana:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  53.5%
Whole state:  69.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  3.1%
Whole state:  5.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This village:  12.1%
Whole state:  19.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This village:  5.9%
Whole state:  9.4%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Plaucheville, LA


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Plaucheville compared to Louisiana state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Plaucheville (2009 data):
  • Cottonport Bank: Plaucheville Branch at Highway 107, branch established on 1974-01-23. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $240.4 mil, Deposits: $206.9 mil, headquarters in Cottonport, LA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 12 total offices, Holding Company: Mansura Bancshares, Inc.



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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (61%)
  • Electricity (36%)
  • Wood (2%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


Religion statistics for Plaucheville

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 58.40%
Here58.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurch of the NazareneOther
Adherents79.6%16.1%2.8%0.5%1.0%
Congregations44.9%28.6%16.3%2.0%8.2%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,395
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$992
Police Protection - Officers 2$4,827$28,9622$1,147
Streets and Highways 2$4,118$24,7081$425
Water Supply 1$2,391$28,6921$283
Totals for Government 5$11,336$27,2066$4,242



5.83% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,528 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.83%
Louisiana average:  8.89%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Rapides Parish, LA  1.08% ($31,608 average AGI)
from Orleans Parish, LA  0.96% ($23,148)
from St. Bernard Parish, LA  0.47% ($29,097)


4.19% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,563 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.19%
Louisiana average:  13.45%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Rapides Parish, LA  1.14% ($26,617 average AGI)
to East Baton Rouge Parish, LA  0.32% ($22,524)
to Lafayette Parish, LA  0.29% ($31,184)


Strongest AM radio stations in Plaucheville:
  • KJMJ (580 AM; 5 kW; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KDYS (1520 AM; 10 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSKR (1210 AM; 10 kW; DENHAM SPRINGS, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KVOL (1330 AM; 5 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Plaucheville:
  • KZLG (95.9 FM; MANSURA, LA; Owner: AMY M COCO)
  • KLIL (92.1 FM; MOREAUVILLE, LA; Owner: CAJUN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KEZP (104.3 FM; BUNKIE, LA; Owner: OWENSVILLE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KZMZ (96.9 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRRV-FM (100.3 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KAPB-FM (97.7 FM; MARKSVILLE, LA; Owner: THREE RIVERS RADIO COMPANY)
  • KKST (98.7 FM; OAKDALE, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQNZ (95.1 FM; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: FIRST NATCHEZ CORPORATION)
  • KQID-FM (93.1 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CENLA B/C CO INC.)
  • KSMB (94.5 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Plaucheville:
  • KALB-TV (Channel 5; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K67GL (Channel 67; BUNKIE, LA; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT B/CING. OF NATCHEZ LICENSE CORP.)
  • K60GE (Channel 60; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KATC (Channel 3; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KATC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLFY-TV (Channel 10; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KLFY, L.P.)
  • KLPB-TV (Channel 24; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KADN (Channel 15; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KADN-15, INC.)
  • K50FI (Channel 50; OPELOUSAS, LA; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • 3123 Hwy 107 South, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96.9 m, Call Sign: KNKQ374
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/09/2003, Expiration Date: 10/01/2013, Certifier: Michael J Small
    Registrant: Centennial Communications, 2422 West State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808, Phone: (260) 760-4126, Fax: (260) 760-4186

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 4
  • Eddie Blanchard, E. Of Route 107, Type: Tower, Structure height: 149.4 m, Overall height: 150.3 m, , Licensee ID: L00268419
    Registrant: Delta Media Corporation, 3501 Northwest Evangeline Thruway, Carencro, LA 70520, Phone: (337) 896-1600, Email:
  • Edward G Roach, Near 7558 Hwy 107 South, Type: Tower, Structure height: 105.2 m, Overall height: 106.7 m
    Registrant: Sba Towers Ii LLC, 5900 Broken Sound Pkwy Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:
  • Leslie N Nixon, 3123 Hwy 107 South, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96.9 m
  • Eddie Blanchard, East Of Route 107, Type: Tower, Structure height: 148.3 m, Overall height: 149.3 m
    Registrant: Delta Management, 3501 N.W. Evangeline Trhuway, Carencro, LA 70520, Phone: (337) 896-1600

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • DTL PLAUCH, 146 Gin St, Type: Tank, Structure height: 61 m, Call Sign: WQJH939
    Assigned Frequencies : 10815.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/16/2008, Expiration Date: 09/16/2018, Certifier: Josh Roy
    Registrant: Detel Wireless LLC, 2028 Hwy 115, Mansura, LA 71350, Phone: (318) 597-0303, Fax: (318) 597-3707, Email:


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 4
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-60A (1050 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 407CT , Serial Number: 502-0076, Airworthiness Date: 01/08/1990
    Registrant (Corporation): M & J Equipment Co LLC, 1320 Levi Gremillion Rd, Plaucheville, LA 71362
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-602 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-65AG (1300 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 411GR , Serial Number: 602-0642, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 01/16/2002
    Registrant (Corporation): M & J Equipment Co LLC, 1320 Levi Gremillion Rd, Plaucheville, LA 71362
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502B (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W PT6A SERIES (500 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 9134A , Serial Number: 502B-0624, Year manufactured: 2001, Airworthiness Date: 01/31/2001
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Dustin P Anderson, 136 Guillory Rd, Plaucheville, LA 71362, Other Owners: Hollie H Anderson
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 04/17/1996
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W PT6A SER (750 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 9184Q , Serial Number: 502-0209, Year manufactured: 1993, Airworthiness Date: 02/23/1993
    Registrant (Corporation): M & J Equipment LLC, 1320 Levi Gremillion Rd, Plaucheville, LA 71362
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 07/06/1989



Plaucheville on our top lists:
    • #27 (71362) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of French (except Basque) first ancestries"
    • #70 (71362) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Acadian/Cajun first ancestries"
    • #100 (71362) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of residents speaking Indo-European language at home (pop 1,000+)"
    • #35 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2006"

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