Ville Platte, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Ville Platte, Louisiana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
7,117
Unemployment
22.6%
Poverty
42.5%
Median Home
$67,300
Median Income
$20,147
Median Rent
$563
Ville Platte SnackAbility
3Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
1/10
Housing
3
Affordability
4
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
3
Commute
6
Ville Platte, LA Crime Report
419Total Crimes
5,961.0Total Crimes / 100k People
154.09%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ville Platte / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 419 | 5,961.0 | 3,523.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 128.0 | 639.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 15.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 9 | 128.0 | 80.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0.0 | 497.0 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 410 | 5,833.0 | 2,884.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 112 | 1,593.4 | 510.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 282 | 4,012.0 | 2,107.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 16 | 227.6 | 266.9 | 246.0 |
Ville Platte, LA Cost Of Living
82Ville Platte's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Ville Platte | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 48 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 86 | 100 | |
Ville Platte, LA Photos
Rankings for Ville Platte in Louisiana
Map Of Ville Platte, LA
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Population over time in Ville Platte
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,117 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 7,196 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 7,259 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 7,338 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 7,327 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 7,336 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 7,394 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 7,464 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 7,561 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 7,668 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ville Platte
| Race | Ville Platte | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30.5% | 58.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 64.4% | 31.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.7% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 0.0% | 5.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Ville Platte
| Gender | Ville Platte | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ville Platte for adults over 25
| Education | Ville Platte | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 18.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 44.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 10.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 1.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Ville Platte, Louisiana
| Income | Ville Platte | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 25.3% | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11.9% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 26.0% | 12.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.5% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.1% | 12.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.7% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.1% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1.6% | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.8% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.0% | 4.7% | 8.3% |
