Zachary, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
17,699
Unemployment
5.9%
Poverty
6.8%
Median Home
$226,300
Median Income
$89,712
Median Rent
$1,121
Zachary SnackAbility
8Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
9
Safety
5
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
6
Zachary, LA Crime Report
502Total Crimes
2,745.7Total Crimes / 100k People
17.04%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Zachary / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 502 | 2,745.7 | 3,523.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 73 | 399.3 | 639.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 3 | 16.4 | 15.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 4 | 21.9 | 80.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 58 | 317.2 | 497.0 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 429 | 2,346.4 | 2,884.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 37 | 202.4 | 510.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 378 | 2,067.5 | 2,107.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 76.6 | 266.9 | 246.0 |
Zachary, LA Cost Of Living
101Zachary's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Zachary | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 111 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 76 | 86 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 17,699 | 3.8% |
| 2019 | 17,056 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 16,879 | 4.5% |
| 2017 | 16,154 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 15,868 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 15,579 | 2.1% |
| 2014 | 15,256 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 14,954 | 2.7% |
| 2012 | 14,559 | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 14,284 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Zachary
| Race | Zachary | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.8% | 58.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 45.3% | 31.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 5.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Zachary
| Gender | Zachary | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Zachary for adults over 25
| Education | Zachary | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 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 | 3.8% | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.4% | 12.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.4% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.1% | 12.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.0% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.1% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.2% | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.6% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.3% | 4.7% | 8.3% |
