Carencro, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Carencro, Louisiana Summary
Life in Carencro research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Carencro over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Carencro:
The population in Carencro is 9,531.
The median home value in Carencro is $184,000.
The median income in Carencro is $52,478.
The cost of living in Carencro is 92 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Carencro is $800.
The unemployment rate in Carencro is 2.9%.
The poverty rate in Carencro is 22.1%.
Table Of Contents
Carencro SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
6
Carencro, LA Crime Report
236
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,514.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
8.17%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Carencro / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 236 | 2,514.1 | 3,523.8 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 39 | 415.5 | 639.4 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 4 | 42.6 | 15.8 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 80.7 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 38 | 404.8 | 497.0 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 197 | 2,098.6 | 2,884.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 37 | 394.2 | 510.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 154 | 1,640.6 | 2,107.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 266.9 | 282.7 |
Carencro, LA Cost Of Living
92
Carencro's Overall Cost Of Living
Carencro's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Carencro | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 79 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 86 | 100 | |
Carencro, LA Photos
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Map Of Carencro, LA
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Population over time in Carencro
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,346 | 6.5% |
| 2020 | 8,775 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 8,620 | 2.4% |
| 2018 | 8,420 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 8,269 | 2.3% |
| 2016 | 8,084 | 2.5% |
| 2015 | 7,885 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 7,704 | 3.5% |
| 2013 | 7,447 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 7,355 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Carencro
| Race | Carencro | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.2% | 57.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 49.7% | 31.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 5.3% | 18.4% |
Gender in Carencro
| Gender | Carencro | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Carencro for adults over 25
| Education | Carencro | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Carencro, Louisiana
| Income | Carencro | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.8% | 8.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.7% | 5.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.2% | 10.9% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.1% | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.1% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.1% | 16.1% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.6% | 13.7% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.3% | 5.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.5% | 5.7% | 9.5% |
