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Bayou La Batre, AL


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Bayou La Batre, Alabama

Bayou La Batre, Alabama, in Mobile county, is 22 miles SW of Mobile, Alabama (center to center) and 115 miles E of New Orleans, Louisiana. Part of the surrounding Mobile metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Bayou La Batre is home to some 2,313 residents.

The People and Families of Bayou La Batre

In Bayou La Batre, about 50% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Bayou La Batre tends toward large families and full houses.

Approximately 48% of Bayou La Batre is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Bayou La Batre is very American.

The people of the city are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bayou La Batre had a median family income of $27,580.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Bayou La Batre.

Bayou La Batre Housing

According to the 2000 census, 66% of the housing in Bayou La Batre was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Bayou La Batre, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bayou La Batre strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBayou La Batre Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBayou La Batre Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBayou La Batre Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Bayou La Batre, AL

Comparing Bayou La Batre to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults23
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work810
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use22
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents85
Housing Recently Built62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
People Living Alone21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11
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