Zachary, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
17,283
Unemployment
4.4%
Poverty
7.8%
Median Home
$224,500
Median Income
$84,795
Median Rent
$1,097
Zachary SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
9
Safety
4
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
6
Zachary, LA Crime Report
714
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,964.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
60.08%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Zachary / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 714 | 3,964.7 | 3,711.3 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 79 | 438.7 | 549.3 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 11.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 16.7 | 86.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 71 | 394.2 | 402.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 635 | 3,526.0 | 3,162.0 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 39 | 216.6 | 579.0 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 562 | 3,120.7 | 2,352.4 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 34 | 188.8 | 230.5 | 219.9 |
Zachary, LA Cost Of Living
103
Zachary's Overall Cost Of Living
Zachary's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Zachary | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 103 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 109 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 99 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 84 | 88 | 100 | |
Zachary, LA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Jim Plylar | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Zachary in Louisiana
Map Of Zachary, LA
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Population over time in Zachary
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 17,283 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 17,056 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 16,879 | 4.5% |
| 2016 | 16,154 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 15,868 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 15,579 | 2.1% |
| 2013 | 15,256 | 2.0% |
| 2012 | 14,954 | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 14,559 | 1.9% |
| 2010 | 14,284 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Zachary
| Race | Zachary | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.7% | 58.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 47.6% | 32.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.5% | 5.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Zachary
| Gender | Zachary | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Zachary for adults over 25
| Education | Zachary | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Zachary, Louisiana
| Income | Zachary | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.7% | 12.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.8% | 16.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.6% | 11.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.8% | 12.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.7% | 5.0% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.0% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
