West Monroe, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
12,431
Unemployment
8.7%
Poverty
27.8%
Median Home
$127,500
Median Income
$35,528
Median Rent
$718
West Monroe SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
1
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
9.5
West Monroe, LA Crime Report
1,105
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
9,106.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
288.18%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
West Monroe / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,105 | 9,106.6 | 3,523.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 190 | 1,565.8 | 639.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 8.2 | 15.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 22 | 181.3 | 80.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 142 | 1,170.3 | 497.0 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 915 | 7,540.8 | 2,884.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 190 | 1,565.8 | 510.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 673 | 5,546.4 | 2,107.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 52 | 428.5 | 266.9 | 246.0 |
West Monroe, LA Cost Of Living
83
West Monroe's Overall Cost Of Living
West Monroe's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | West Monroe | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 92 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 68 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 87 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 79 | 86 | 100 | |
West Monroe, LA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for West Monroe in Louisiana
Map Of West Monroe, LA
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4
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Population over time in West Monroe
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,431 | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 12,756 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 12,874 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 13,031 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 13,032 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 13,073 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 13,093 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 13,085 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 13,086 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 13,088 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Monroe
| Race | West Monroe | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.0% | 58.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 40.0% | 31.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.9% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 5.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in West Monroe
| Gender | West Monroe | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 44.7% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Monroe for adults over 25
| Education | West Monroe | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For West Monroe, Louisiana
| Income | West Monroe | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 17.6% | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.3% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.6% | 12.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.0% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.3% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.6% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.1% | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.2% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.3% | 4.7% | 8.3% |
