Denham Springs, LA Profile
Denham Springs, LA, population 10,206, is located
in Louisiana's Livingston county,
about 12.1 miles from Baton Rouge and 59.3 miles from Metairie.
Through the 90's Denham Springs's population has grown by about 4%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Denham Springs has grown by about 17%.
Denham Springs's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
Louisiana's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Denham Springs tend to be much higher than Louisiana's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 47% |
| Females | 53% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 85% |
| African American | 13% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 1% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 35.20 |
| Males | 33.60 |
| Females | 36.60 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 15.00% | | Under 20: | 15.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 13.00% | | 20 to 40: | 14.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 13.00% | | 40 to 60: | 14.00% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 9.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 8,757 | N/A |
| 2001 | 9,706 | 10.84% |
| 2002 | 9,886 | 1.85% |
| 2003 | 9,981 | 0.96% |
| 2004 | 10,119 | 1.38% |
| 2005 | 10,206 | 0.86% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $41,296 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 2,000 |
| 2002 | 2,482 |
| 2003 | 1,899 |
| 2004 | 1,147 |
| 2005 | 1,531 |
| 2006 | 1,644 |
| 2007 | 1,374 |
| 2008 | 691 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Forcible Rape |
5 |
4 |
9 |
2 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
10 |
| Robbery |
52 |
31 |
24 |
24 |
32 |
53 |
29 |
35 |
| Aggravated Assault |
118 |
183 |
141 |
80 |
116 |
99 |
111 |
26 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 15,097 |
| 2002 | 14,492 |
| 2003 | 12,661 |
| 2004 | 13,555 |
| 2005 | 12,228 |
| 2006 | 11,877 |
| 2007 | 10,282 |
| 2008 | 8,696 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
185 |
197 |
142 |
109 |
174 |
212 |
226 |
286 |
| Larceny, Theft |
1,085 |
1,002 |
972 |
1,096 |
1,004 |
853 |
832 |
601 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
51 |
74 |
46 |
48 |
60 |
84 |
27 |
6 |
| Arson |
0 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0
|
0
|
Location
| Elevation | 45 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 5.7 Square Miles |
