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Laplace is in Saint John the Baptist Parish, in the New Orleans metro area.
It is the parish seat.
The latitude of Laplace is 30.066N. The longitude is -90.48W.
It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 10 feet.The population, at the time of the 2000 census, was 27,684.
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$45,103National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Laplace demographic reports
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10% of Laplace residents report German ancestry, and 6% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Laplace ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Laplace was $17,090, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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16% of Laplace residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
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- Water levels & streamflow conditions in Louisiana
- Andouille Festival - Oct. 19-20, 2007
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Median rent in Laplace, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $389. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $843.
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Libraries in Laplace include Saint John the Baptist Parish Library ... View libraries
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Newspapers in Laplace include LaPlace L'Observateur
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Saint John the Baptist Parish supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Laplace political report.
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The average commute time for Laplace workers is 28 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
Hotels in Laplace include Days Inn LaPlace, Quality Inn Laplace.
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