Zachary SnackAbility
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Crime in Zachary summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Zachary. Key points include:
There were 474 total crimes in Zachary in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Zachary is 2,353.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Zachary is 332.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Zachary is 2,020.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Zachary is 11.04% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Zachary Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Zachary / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 474 | 2,353.3 | 2,816.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 67 | 332.6 | 519.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 5.0 | 10.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 24.8 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 57 | 283.0 | 436.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 407 | 2,020.7 | 2,296.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 54 | 268.1 | 405.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 309 | 1,534.1 | 1,636.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 44 | 218.4 | 254.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Zachary summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Zachary. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Zachary is 108 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Zachary is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Zachary is $267,773.
The median income in Zachary is $84,480.
Zachary's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Zachary Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Zachary | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 126 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Zachary, LA Weather
The average high in Zachary is 78.1° and the average low is 56.6°.
There are 74.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 62.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Zachary |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 56.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 62.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Zachary Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Zachary
The current population in Zachary is 19,952. The population has increased 39.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,952 | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 19,637 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 19,401 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 19,278 | 8.9% |
| 2020 | 17,699 | 2.4% |
| 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
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Zachary is:
43.7% White with 8,726 White residents.
50.7% African American with 10,118 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 8 American Indian residents.
2.8% Asian with 555 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 33 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 427 Two Or More residents.
0.4% Hispanic with 85 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Zachary | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43.7% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 50.7% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.4% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Zachary
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Zachary is 45.6% female with 9,098 female residents.
Zachary is 54.4% male with 10,854 male residents.
| Gender | Zachary | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 54.4% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Zachary for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Zachary completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Zachary completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Zachary completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Zachary completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Zachary completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Zachary completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Zachary completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Zachary completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Zachary completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Zachary | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Zachary, Louisiana
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5.5% of households in Zachary earn Less than $10,000.
2.7% of households in Zachary earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.3% of households in Zachary earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.3% of households in Zachary earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.0% of households in Zachary earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.4% of households in Zachary earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.7% of households in Zachary earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.7% of households in Zachary earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.6% of households in Zachary earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.9% of households in Zachary earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Zachary | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.5% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.3% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.3% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.0% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.7% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.6% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.9% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
