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Living in Plaquemine, LA

Plaquemine is a small town in Louisiana with slightly more than 6,000 residents. It's a nice place to raise a family, as children under 5 account for a higher percentage of the population here (9%) than nationally (6%), while young adults are less well-represented. With an average age of just under 37, the town's population is younger than most cities in Louisiana. Renters tend to be in the minority in the town, and 65% of residents own their homes. At $853/month, the average rent is roughly the same as the state average.

There are two primary industries in Plaquemine: healthcare and retail. Combined, these industries make up 15% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's residents work in sales, as 8% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. With an average annual income of just over $55,000, Plaquemine workers earn slightly less than their peers elsewhere in Louisiana. Plaquemine's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average, Plaquemine has a large percentage of residents older than 25 who have earned a high school degree or equivalent (27%). Additionally, 7% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate.

Plaquemine has an average commute time of about 26 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the typical way to get to work, opted for by 38% of residents, while public transportation isn't used. Walking (2%) isn't a common means of commuting to work, though the number surpasses the national average.