Breaux Bridge, LA (Louisiana) Houses and Residents

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Total population: 7,163 (Urban population: 6,461, Rural population: 702 (all nonfarm))

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana Age and Sex of Residents

Houses: 2,705 (2,498 occupied: 1,659 owner occupied, 839 renter occupied)

% of renters here:	34%
State:	32%

Housing density: 413 houses/condos per square mile

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Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2000: $29,600

Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units in 2000: $200

Median gross rent in Breaux Bridge, LA in 2000: $371

Housing units in Breaux Bridge with a mortgage: 647 (70 second mortgage, 15 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 700

Household type by relationship

Households: 6,734

In family households: 5,913 (1,047 male householders, 721 female householders)
1,001 spouses, 2,441 children (2,282 natural, 65 adopted, 94 stepchildren), 259 grandchildren, 83 brothers or sisters, 36 parents, 152 other relatives, 173 non-relatives
In nonfamily households: 821 (312 male householders (268 living alone)), 398 female householders (342 living alone)), 111 nonrelatives
In group quarters: 429 (424 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 626 2-persons, 476 3-persons, 355 4-persons, 170 5-persons, 76 6-persons, 65 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 610 1-person, 88 2-persons, 12 3-persons.

940 married couples with children.
926 single-parent households (91 men, 835 women).

67.6% of residents of Breaux Bridge speak English at home.
1.7% of residents speak Spanish at home (73% speak English very well, 27% speak English not well).
30.7% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (71% speak English very well, 19% speak English well, 9% speak English not well).

Foreign born population: 35 (0.5%)
(82.9% of them are naturalized citizens)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:

Here:	5.4
State:	5.8

Median number of rooms in apartments:

Here:	4.4
State:	4.1

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana:

1 room: 8
2 rooms: 21
3 rooms: 199
4 rooms: 249
5 rooms: 409
6 rooms: 303
7 rooms: 291
8 rooms: 112
9 or more rooms: 67

Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana:

1 room: 0
2 rooms: 55
3 rooms: 110
4 rooms: 280
5 rooms: 213
6 rooms: 172
7 rooms: 9
8 rooms: 0
9 or more rooms: 0

Year house built:

1999 to March 2000: 33
1995 to 1998: 86
1990 to 1994: 146
1980 to 1989: 506
1970 to 1979: 666
1960 to 1969: 439
1950 to 1959: 262
1940 to 1949: 201
1939 or earlier: 366

Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Breaux Bridge:

no bedroom: 23
1 bedroom: 136
2 bedrooms: 414
3 bedrooms: 881
4 bedrooms: 191
5 or more bedrooms: 14

Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Breaux Bridge:

no bedroom: 27
1 bedroom: 131
2 bedrooms: 333
3 bedrooms: 285
4 bedrooms: 63
5 or more bedrooms: 0

Cars and other vehicles available in Breaux Bridge in owner-occupied houses/condos:

no vehicle: 196
1 vehicle: 513
2 vehicles: 731
3 vehicles: 190
4 vehicles: 19
5 or more vehicles: 10

Cars and other vehicles available in Breaux Bridge in n renter-occupied apartments

no vehicle: 237
1 vehicle: 441
2 vehicles: 137
3 vehicles: 24
4 vehicles: 0
5 or more vehicles: 0

Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses in 2000 in Breaux Bridge, LA:

Less than $10,000: 18
$10,000 to $14,999: 30
$15,000 to $19,999: 20
$20,000 to $24,999: 27
$25,000 to $29,999: 46
$30,000 to $34,999: 53
$35,000 to $39,999: 69
$40,000 to $49,999: 127
$50,000 to $59,999: 175
$60,000 to $69,999: 151
$70,000 to $79,999: 157
$80,000 to $89,999: 115
$90,000 to $99,999: 59
$100,000 to $124,999: 67
$125,000 to $149,999: 111
$150,000 to $174,999: 66
$175,000 to $199,999: 7
$200,000 to $249,999: 32
$250,000 to $299,999: 0
$300,000 to $399,999: 0
$400,000 to $499,999: 17
$500,000 to $749,999: 0
$750,000 to $999,999: 0
$1,000,000 or more: 0

Breaux Bridge rent paid by renters graph

Rent paid by renters in 2000 in Breaux Bridge:

Less than $100: 106
$100 to $149: 99
$150 to $199: 96
$200 to $249: 85
$250 to $299: 78
$300 to $349: 131
$350 to $399: 63
$400 to $449: 31
$450 to $499: 16
$500 to $549: 0
$550 to $599: 0
$600 to $649: 16
$650 to $699: 0
$700 to $749: 0
$750 to $799: 0
$800 to $899: 0
$900 to $999: 0
$1,000 to $1,249: 0
$1,250 to $1,499: 0
$1,500 to $1,999: 0
$2,000 or more: 0
No cash rent: 104

Year of entry for the foreign-born population

1995 to March 2000: 0
1990 to 1994: 0
1985 to 1989: 0
1980 to 1984: 7
1975 to 1979: 6
1970 to 1974: 0
1970 to 1974: 8
1965 to 1969: 14

Breaux Bridge, LA Time Leaving Home for Work

Percentage of workers working in this county: 44.9%
Number of people working at home: 44 (1.8% of all workers)

Travel time to work

Less than 5 minutes: 145
5 to 9 minutes: 285
10 to 14 minutes: 344
15 to 19 minutes: 377
20 to 24 minutes: 352
25 to 29 minutes: 141
30 to 34 minutes: 336
35 to 39 minutes: 40
40 to 44 minutes: 52
45 to 59 minutes: 117
60 to 89 minutes: 92
90 or more minutes: 82

Breaux Bridge mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

Drove a car alone: 1,830 (76%)
Carpooled: 422 (18%)
Motorcycle: 8 (0%)
Walked: 51 (2%)
Other means: 52 (2%)
Worked at home: 44 (2%)

Household income:

Less than $10,000: 531
$10,000 to $14,999: 296
$15,000 to $19,999: 219
$20,000 to $24,999: 191
$25,000 to $29,999: 95
$30,000 to $34,999: 143
$35,000 to $39,999: 182
$40,000 to $44,999: 110
$45,000 to $49,999: 104
$50,000 to $59,999: 186
$60,000 to $74,999: 144
$75,000 to $99,999: 136
$100,000 to $124,999: 56
$125,000 to $149,999: 59
$150,000 to $199,999: 8
$200,000 or more: 18

First ancestries reported:

Other groups: 3034
French (except Basque): 882
United States or American: 544
French Canadian: 532
Acadian/Cajun: 198
Subsaharan African:: 128
African: 128
Irish: 95
English: 81
Italian: 47
German: 47
European: 42
Norwegian: 20
Swiss: 11
Dutch: 10
British: 8
Belgian: 7
Polish: 6
Scottish: 6
West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups):: 6
Haitian: 6
Hungarian: 4

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:

Germany (37%)
France (23%)
Honduras (23%)
Haiti (17%)

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

This state: 6679
Northeast: 21
Midwest: 41
South: 325
West: 49

66% of Breaux Bridge residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
Out of people who lived in different houses, 55% lived in this county.
Out of people who lived in different counties, 85% lived in Louisiana.

Education attainment for males 25 years and older:

No schooling: 61
Nursery to 4th grade: 37
5th and 6th grade: 81
7th and 8th grade: 172
9th grade: 53
10th grade: 127
11th grade: 93
12th grade, no diploma: 113
High school graduate (or equivalency): 633
Less than 1 year of college: 96
Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 211
Associate degree: 26
Bachelor's degree: 129
Master's degree: 88
Professional school degree: 16
Doctorate degree: 8

Educational Attainment for Males

Education attainment for females 25 years and older:

No schooling: 113
Nursery to 4th grade: 101
5th and 6th grade: 102
7th and 8th grade: 210
9th grade: 119
10th grade: 105
11th grade: 114
12th grade, no diploma: 37
High school graduate (or equivalency): 827
Less than 1 year of college: 97
Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 135
Associate degree: 68
Bachelor's degree: 115
Master's degree: 161
Professional school degree: 6
Doctorate degree: 0

Educational Attainment for Females

Class of Workers

Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic males: 8.9%
Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic females: 1.9%

Unemployment rate for Black males: 15.1%
Unemployment rate for Black females: 20.5%

Unemployment rate for American Indian and Alaska Native males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for American Indian and Alaska Native females: 0.0%

Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino females: 50.0%

Median household income in 1999 for:

White non-Hispanic householders: $36,967
Black householders: $16,051
American Indian and Alaska Native householders: $73,750
Some other race householders: $31,250
Two or more races householders: $9,432
Median household income in 1999, Hispanic or Latino race: $80,488

Breaux Bridge household income for White Non-Hispanic householders

Breaux Bridge household income for Black or African American householders

Breaux Bridge household income for American Indian or Alaska Native householders

Breaux Bridge household income for some other race householders

Breaux Bridge household income for two or more races householders

Breaux Bridge household income for Hispanic or Latino householders

Breaux Bridge marital status for males

Breaux Bridge marital status for females

Median house value for:

White Non-Hispanic householders: $78,000
Black or African American householders: $51,300
Two or more races householders: $32,500
Hispanic or Latino householders: $112,500

Housing units in structures:

One, detached: 1,895
One, attached: 61
Two: 152
3 or 4: 78
5 to 9: 130
10 to 19: 38
Mobile homes: 328
Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 23

Median worth of mobile homes: $16,500

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 0%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit in Breaux Bridge:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:

Electricity (52%)
Utility gas (45%)
Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)

Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:

Utility gas (56%)
Electricity (44%)

Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 166

Here:	17.6%
Louisiana:	17.2%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 46

Here:	8.4%
Louisiana:	15.5%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 10

Here:	5.9%
Louisiana:	16.8%

School Enrollment by Level of School for Male Students

School Enrollment by Level of School for Female Students

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninstitutionalized)

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