Denham Springs, Louisiana
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City Overview
As of 2009, Denham Springs's population is 10,185 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 19.21 percent.
The median home cost in Denham Springs is $123,020. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.30 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Denham Springs's cost of living is 11.83% Lower than the U.S. average.
Denham Springs public schools spend $4,401 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 17 students per teacher in Denham Springs.
The unemployment rate in Denham Springs is 4.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Positive. Denham Springs jobs have Increased by 4.10 percent.
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People
The 2009 Denham Springs, LA, population is 10,185. There are 1,731 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Denham Springs, LA
The median age is 36.5. The US median is 37.6. 58.86% of people in Denham Springs, LA, are married. 11.57% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.59 people. 25.98% of people are married, with children. 9.99% have children, but are single.
Race in Denham Springs, LA
84.66% of people are white, 12.74% are black, 1.77% are asian, 0.24% are native american, and 1.20% claim 'Other'.
0.90% of the people in Denham Springs, LA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 99.10% are non-hispanic).
Denham Springs People SperlingViews
Back home freedom: This parish is trully a down home place to be. It has the best schools, great homes, and neighbors! From the city to the horse farms- it is trully a great place to... (read more)Growing Rapidly: Denham Springs is just outside of Baton Rouge, La. It is in Livingston Parish/County.
Population growth, median income, quality of living are all above average... (read more)Denham Springs is changing rapidly: We haven't lived in Denham Springs that long. The typical "redneck" stereotype applied to anyone that lived east of Baton Rouge. However, that is quickly changing as... (read more)Have an opinion about Denham Springs? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Denham Springs Click Here
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Health
There are 18 physicians per 100,000 population in Denham Springs, LA. The US average is 170.
Denham Springs, LA Health Index
Air quality in Denham Springs, LA is 53 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Denham Springs, LA is 13 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 89 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Denham Springs is changing rapidly: We haven't lived in Denham Springs that long. The typical "redneck" stereotype applied to anyone that lived east of Baton Rouge. However, that is quickly changing as... (read more)Growing Rapidly: Denham Springs is just outside of Baton Rouge, La. It is in Livingston Parish/County.
Population growth, median income, quality of living are all above average... (read more)Back home freedom: This parish is trully a down home place to be. It has the best schools, great homes, and neighbors! From the city to the horse farms- it is trully a great place to... (read more)Have an opinion about Denham Springs? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Denham Springs Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 4.90% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | 4.10% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 43.20% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 9.50% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 4.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $22,137 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $46,666 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 13.37% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 11.51% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.02% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.99% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 22.93% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 11.79% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 8.37% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.29% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.68% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.06% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 11.31% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 16.89% | 20.24% |
| Service | 15.99% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 32.02% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.00% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 11.76% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 12.03% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Denham Springs, LA, is 4.90%, with job growth of 4.10%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 43.20%.
Denham Springs, LA Taxes
Denham Springs, LA,sales tax rate is 9.50%. Income tax is 4.00%.
Denham Springs, LA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $22,137, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $46,666.
Denham Springs Economy SperlingViews
Growing Rapidly: Denham Springs is just outside of Baton Rouge, La. It is in Livingston Parish/County.
Population growth, median income, quality of living are all above average... (read more)Back home freedom: This parish is trully a down home place to be. It has the best schools, great homes, and neighbors! From the city to the horse farms- it is trully a great place to... (read more)Denham Springs is changing rapidly: We haven't lived in Denham Springs that long. The typical "redneck" stereotype applied to anyone that lived east of Baton Rouge. However, that is quickly changing as... (read more)Have an opinion about Denham Springs? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Denham Springs Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 32 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $123,020 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -4.30% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 66.80% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 6.94% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 25.81% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $3.80 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.16% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 3.87% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 5.00% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 18.55% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 21.13% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 31.13% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.22% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 4.26% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 1.13% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.55% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.00% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.00% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 11.55% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 5.24% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 3.66% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 13.32% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 22.32% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 19.84% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 14.16% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 6.45% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 3.47% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Denham Springs, LA, is $123,020. Home appreciation is -4.30% over the last year. The median age of Denham Springs, LA, real estate is 32 years.
Denham Springs, LA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 25.81% of the Denham Springs, LA, population. 6.94% of houses and apartments in Denham Springs, LA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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TOO HOT: Louisiana is a great place live we have strong family values and traditions. The food is absolutely second to none. However the climate leaves a lot to be desired. It is... (read more)Back home freedom: This parish is trully a down home place to be. It has the best schools, great homes, and neighbors! From the city to the horse farms- it is trully a great place to... (read more)Growing Rapidly: Denham Springs is just outside of Baton Rouge, La. It is in Livingston Parish/County.
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Crime
Denham Springs, LA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 5. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Denham Springs, LA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 5. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Back home freedom: This parish is trully a down home place to be. It has the best schools, great homes, and neighbors! From the city to the horse farms- it is trully a great place to... (read more)Growing Rapidly: Denham Springs is just outside of Baton Rouge, La. It is in Livingston Parish/County.
Population growth, median income, quality of living are all above average... (read more)TOO HOT: Louisiana is a great place live we have strong family values and traditions. The food is absolutely second to none. However the climate leaves a lot to be desired. It is... (read more)Have an opinion about Denham Springs? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Denham Springs Click Here
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Climate
Denham Springs, LA, gets 64 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 95.
On average, there are 220 sunny days per year in Denham Springs, LA. The July high is around 91 degrees. The January low is 41. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 24 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Back home freedom: This parish is trully a down home place to be. It has the best schools, great homes, and neighbors! From the city to the horse farms- it is trully a great place to... (read more)Growing Rapidly: Denham Springs is just outside of Baton Rouge, La. It is in Livingston Parish/County.
Population growth, median income, quality of living are all above average... (read more)Denham Springs is changing rapidly: We haven't lived in Denham Springs that long. The typical "redneck" stereotype applied to anyone that lived east of Baton Rouge. However, that is quickly changing as... (read more)Have an opinion about Denham Springs? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Denham Springs Click Here
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Education
Denham Springs, LA, schools spend $4,401 per student. There are 17 pupils per teacher, 2,179 students per librarian, and 377 children per counselor in Denham Springs, LA schools.
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Growing Rapidly: Denham Springs is just outside of Baton Rouge, La. It is in Livingston Parish/County.
Population growth, median income, quality of living are all above average... (read more)Denham Springs is changing rapidly: We haven't lived in Denham Springs that long. The typical "redneck" stereotype applied to anyone that lived east of Baton Rouge. However, that is quickly changing as... (read more)Back home freedom: This parish is trully a down home place to be. It has the best schools, great homes, and neighbors! From the city to the horse farms- it is trully a great place to... (read more)Have an opinion about Denham Springs? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Denham Springs Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Denham Springs, LA, takes 28 minutes. 89% of commuters drive their own car alone. 8% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 1% work from home.
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Growing Rapidly: Denham Springs is just outside of Baton Rouge, La. It is in Livingston Parish/County.
Population growth, median income, quality of living are all above average... (read more)Back home freedom: This parish is trully a down home place to be. It has the best schools, great homes, and neighbors! From the city to the horse farms- it is trully a great place to... (read more)Denham Springs is changing rapidly: We haven't lived in Denham Springs that long. The typical "redneck" stereotype applied to anyone that lived east of Baton Rouge. However, that is quickly changing as... (read more)Have an opinion about Denham Springs? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Denham Springs Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Denham Springs, LA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Denham Springs, LA is more expensive.
Overall, Denham Springs, LA cost of living is 88.17.
Denham Springs Cost of Living SperlingViews
TOO HOT: Louisiana is a great place live we have strong family values and traditions. The food is absolutely second to none. However the climate leaves a lot to be desired. It is... (read more)Back home freedom: This parish is trully a down home place to be. It has the best schools, great homes, and neighbors! From the city to the horse farms- it is trully a great place to... (read more)Growing Rapidly: Denham Springs is just outside of Baton Rouge, La. It is in Livingston Parish/County.
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 59.08% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 14.50% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 42.46% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.66% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 34.45% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.20% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 3.37% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.00% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 4.29% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.16% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 1.43% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.02% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
59.08% of the people in Denham Springs, LA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 14.50% are Catholic; 42.46% are Protestant; 0.66% are LDS; 1.43% are another Christian faith; 0.02% in Denham Springs, LA are Jewish; 0.01% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
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Denham Springs is changing rapidly: We haven't lived in Denham Springs that long. The typical "redneck" stereotype applied to anyone that lived east of Baton Rouge. However, that is quickly changing as... (read more)Growing Rapidly: Denham Springs is just outside of Baton Rouge, La. It is in Livingston Parish/County.
Population growth, median income, quality of living are all above average... (read more)Back home freedom: This parish is trully a down home place to be. It has the best schools, great homes, and neighbors! From the city to the horse farms- it is trully a great place to... (read more)Have an opinion about Denham Springs? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Denham Springs Click Here
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Voting
22.36% of the people in Denham Springs, LA are registered as Democrats. 76.78% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.86%.
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Back home freedom: This parish is trully a down home place to be. It has the best schools, great homes, and neighbors! From the city to the horse farms- it is trully a great place to... (read more)TOO HOT: Louisiana is a great place live we have strong family values and traditions. The food is absolutely second to none. However the climate leaves a lot to be desired. It is... (read more)Growing Rapidly: Denham Springs is just outside of Baton Rouge, La. It is in Livingston Parish/County.
Population growth, median income, quality of living are all above average... (read more)Have an opinion about Denham Springs? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Denham Springs Click Here
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