Carencro, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
8,984
Unemployment
5.8%
Poverty
19.0%
Median Home
$167,300
Median Income
$39,162
Median Rent
$759
Carencro SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
5
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
6
Carencro, LA Crime Report
250
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,663.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
7.53%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Carencro / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 250 | 2,663.3 | 3,711.3 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 34 | 362.2 | 549.3 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 3 | 32.0 | 11.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 86.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 31 | 330.2 | 402.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 216 | 2,301.1 | 3,162.0 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 43 | 458.1 | 579.0 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 173 | 1,843.0 | 2,352.4 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 230.5 | 219.9 |
Carencro, LA Cost Of Living
90
Carencro's Overall Cost Of Living
Carencro's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Carencro | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 90 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 77 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 105 | 99 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 88 | 100 | |
Carencro, LA Photos
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Map Of Carencro, LA
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Population over time in Carencro
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8,984 | 2.4% |
| 2018 | 8,775 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 8,620 | 2.4% |
| 2016 | 8,420 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 8,269 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 8,084 | 2.5% |
| 2013 | 7,885 | 2.3% |
| 2012 | 7,704 | 3.5% |
| 2011 | 7,447 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 7,355 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Carencro
| Race | Carencro | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.4% | 58.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 46.0% | 32.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.3% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 5.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Carencro
| Gender | Carencro | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Carencro for adults over 25
| Education | Carencro | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Carencro, Louisiana
| Income | Carencro | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.1% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.4% | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.8% | 12.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.6% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.2% | 16.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 11.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.5% | 12.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.5% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
