re: Worst city in Louisiana?

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not really

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Pretty close..


Patterson

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As of the census[7] of 2010, there were 6,112 people residing in 2,291 households within the city of which 1,581 households were family units. 65.5% of all households were owner-occupied. The racial makeup of the city was 51.9% White, 44.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.6% Asian and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 2,291 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 18.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals living alone, and 7.7% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.16. In the city 27.0% of people were under the age of 18 and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $48,706, and the median income for a family was $54,066. The median personal income was $27,417. Males had a median income of $47,687 versus $14,118 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,756. About 15.9% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.1% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over. In the city, 74.1% had graduated from high school, 10.5% had attained bachelor's degree or higher and 3.5% had attained a graduate or professional degree.

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Jeanerette

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As of the census[15] of 2000, there were 5,997 people, 2,057 households, and 1,513 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,712.0 people per square mile (1,047.7/km2). There were 2,272 housing units at an average density of 1,027.5 per square mile (396.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 38.34% White, 59.70% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.58% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.43% of the population.

There were 2,057 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 26.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.46.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,888, and the median income for a family was $26,810. Males had a median income of $36,170 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,871. About 31.2% of families and 34.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 46.7% of those under age 18 and 23.3% of those age 65 or over.

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issues here.

1) the dates dont match. youre using 2010 data for patterson and 2000 data for jeanerette.

2)Patterson:

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The median income for a household in the city was $48,706, and the median income for a family was $54,066. The median personal income was $27,417. Males had a median income of $47,687 versus $14,118 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,756. About 15.9% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.1% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over. In the city, 74.1% had graduated from high school, 10.5% had attained bachelor's degree or higher and 3.5% had attained a graduate or professional degree.

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Jeanerette:

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The median income for a household in the city was $22,888, and the median income for a family was $26,810. Males had a median income of $36,170 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,871. About 31.2% of families and 34.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 46.7% of those under age 18 and 23.3% of those age 65 or over.

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pattersons income stats are so much better.

im not trying to fight for patterson being some sort of great town or anything but its worlds better than jeanerette and trying to argue anything else is silly.

Ferriday

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My nomination goes to Coushatta.

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Yep, except it's not a city. It's barely even a town now, especially compared to when I was a kid.

Yes, by size. But really, you need at least 10,000 to be called a city. Even those are really big towns.

Batorleans.

Chalmette is nowhere near the worst but there’s a lot that Metairie and Slidell have that they don’t, and that’s whom we’re compared to.

Now the true shitholes in my neck of the woods are Violet and Buras. Violet isn’t up the road and it isn’t down the road. Buras just feels like every hurricane just wears them down a little more.

I like Bogalusa and Washington Parish surprisingly. That drive on LA 41 feels like a country vacation, and I don’t mind the paper mill smell. I wish their team was better so Chalmette would always have a reason to play there every other year.

Anyone mentioned leesville yet? It’s so bad. It’s like going in a time machine back 40 years. The damn movie theater is flat seating so if a big guy sits in front of you, you ain’t seeing the screen

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Alexandria is the best. I don't know how you can get this backwards.

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They just jealous of that traffic circle (and the dragon living in the center) baw.

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Winnsboro

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Winnsboro or Jonesboro, the battle of the boros.

I didn't know you were from Alex baw, Robby Gs is still one of my favorite past times. The Asian place over near downtown and the new one by tractor supply are about as good as you can find anywhere in La too.

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Robby Gs is still one of my favorite past times.

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Went a couple Friday’s ago when I was visiting.

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The Asian place over near downtown

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The Oriental Wok. Tiny Spicy Chicken. One of my favorite meals.