Carencro, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Carencro, Louisiana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
9,346
Unemployment
3.1%
Poverty
17.5%
Median Home
$181,400
Median Income
$48,406
Median Rent
$758
Carencro SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
6
Carencro, LA Crime Report
250Total Crimes
2,663.3Total Crimes / 100k People
13.52%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Carencro / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 250 | 2,663.3 | 3,523.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 34 | 362.2 | 639.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 3 | 32.0 | 15.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 80.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 31 | 330.2 | 497.0 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 216 | 2,301.1 | 2,884.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 43 | 458.1 | 510.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 173 | 1,843.0 | 2,107.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 266.9 | 246.0 |
Carencro, LA Cost Of Living
92Carencro's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Carencro | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 79 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 86 | 100 | |
Carencro, LA Photos
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Rankings for Carencro in Louisiana
Map Of Carencro, LA
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Population over time in Carencro
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,346 | 6.5% |
| 2019 | 8,775 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 8,620 | 2.4% |
| 2017 | 8,420 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 8,269 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 8,084 | 2.5% |
| 2014 | 7,885 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 7,704 | 3.5% |
| 2012 | 7,447 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 7,355 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Carencro
| Race | Carencro | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.8% | 58.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 48.6% | 31.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.5% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 5.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Carencro
| Gender | Carencro | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.0% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 52.0% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Carencro for adults over 25
| Education | Carencro | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 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 | 10.4% | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.0% | 12.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.3% | 12.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.8% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.1% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.2% | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.5% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.2% | 4.7% | 8.3% |
