Duson, LA
Living in Duson
Bikeability3
Walkability3
Commute31
Public Transit7
Affordability92
Public Safety48
Airports5
Hospitals63
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools89
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.7kPopulation+161 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age-7 (2010–19)
1%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black38%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school35%
High school graduate45%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree<1%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$28kMedian Household Income-$3.8k (2010–19)
70%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector81%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts12%
Sales and office30%
Service31%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Housing
$79kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$492Median Monthly Rent+$121 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home39%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity81%
LP gas1%
Utility gas19%
Crime
Violent Crime in Duson
United States45
Louisiana59
Lafayette Metro Area46
Lafayette Parish54
Property Crime in Duson
United States48
Louisiana69
Lafayette Metro Area59
Lafayette Parish77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Duson
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding69
Tornado40
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Duson, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Duson, LA
Rayne Catholic Elementary School
5 miles, W
Family Life Christian Academy
6 miles, E
Lafayette Christian Academy
9 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Duson, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
10 miles, E
McNeese State University
62 miles, W
Southern University and A & M College
63 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Duson, LA
University Hospital & Clinics
9 miles, E
Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems
9 miles, E
Acadia General Hospital
10 miles, W
Lafayette General Medical Center
10 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Duson, LA
Lake Charles Regional Airport
62 miles, W
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
65 miles, E
Alexandria International Airport
78 miles, N