Gramercy, Louisiana
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Gramercy is a town located in St. James Parish, Louisiana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,066.
Geography
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Location of Gramercy, Louisiana
Gramercy is located at 30°3'14" North, 90°41'21" West (30.053907, -90.689154)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.5 km² (2.1 mi²). 5.4 km² (2.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.42% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 3,066 people, 1,090 households, and 833 families residing in the town. The population density is 571.9/km² (1,477.6/mi²). There are 1,163 housing units at an average density of 216.9/km² (560.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 63.60% White, 34.83% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. 0.72% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,090 households out of which 35.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% are married couples living together, 18.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% are non-families. 20.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.81 and the average family size is 3.27.
In the town the population is spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $33,824, and the median income for a family is $39,350. Males have a median income of $39,013 versus $22,750 for females. The per capita income for the town is $14,040. 21.3% of the population and 17.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 29.2% of those under the age of 18 and 10.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.