Ville Platte, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Ville Platte, Louisiana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
7,159
Unemployment
16.9%
Poverty
41.4%
Median Home
$73,100
Median Income
$19,616
Median Rent
$570
Ville Platte SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
2/10
Housing
3
Affordability
4
Diversity
8.5
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
3
Commute
8
Ville Platte, LA Crime Report
419
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,961.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
140.68%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ville Platte / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 419 | 5,961.0 | 3,711.3 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 128.0 | 549.3 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 11.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 9 | 128.0 | 86.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0.0 | 402.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 410 | 5,833.0 | 3,162.0 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 112 | 1,593.4 | 579.0 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 282 | 4,012.0 | 2,352.4 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 16 | 227.6 | 230.5 | 219.9 |
Ville Platte, LA Cost Of Living
81
Ville Platte's Overall Cost Of Living
Ville Platte's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Ville Platte | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 90 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 47 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 105 | 99 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 88 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,159 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 7,196 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 7,259 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 7,338 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 7,327 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 7,336 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 7,394 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 7,464 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 7,561 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 7,668 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ville Platte
| Race | Ville Platte | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37.3% | 58.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 61.6% | 32.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.6% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.0% | 5.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Ville Platte
| Gender | Ville Platte | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ville Platte for adults over 25
| Education | Ville Platte | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 16.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 46.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 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 | 21.9% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 17.2% | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 19.5% | 12.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.7% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.6% | 16.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.2% | 11.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2.4% | 12.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.9% | 5.0% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.0% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
