La Center
City in Ballard County, Kentucky
La Center is a city in Ballard County, Kentucky, with 872 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 367 ft (112 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Barlow, 4.2 miles SW.
- 872residents (2020 Census)
- 367 ftelevation · 112 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 1,440 / sq mipopulation density
- 42056ZIP code
About La Center
LaCenter, formerly and often informally written as La Center, is a home rule-class city in Ballard County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 872 at the 2020 census, making it the most populous community in the county. It is part of the Paducah, KY-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in La Center
- Median household income
- $56,776
- Median home value
- $92,300
- Median rent
- $900/mo
- Median age
- 50
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La Center had 872 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 872 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,440 per sq mi (556 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
La Center at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Ballard County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 872 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.61 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0749° N, 88.9753° W |
| ZIP code | 42056 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2143336 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near La Center
- Barlow4.2 mi SW
- Kevil5.1 mi E
- Bandana5.2 mi N
- Blandville9.1 mi S
- Olmsted, IL9.5 mi NW
- Wickliffe9.5 mi SW
- Mound City, IL10.4 mi W
- Lovelaceville10.8 mi SE
- Joppa, IL11.7 mi NE
- Cunningham12.2 mi SE
- Cairo, IL12.4 mi SW
- New Grand Chain, IL12.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about La Center
What county is La Center in?
La Center is in Ballard County, Kentucky.
What is the population of La Center, KY?
872 people lived in La Center at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of La Center, KY?
The ZIP code of La Center is 42056.
What is the elevation of La Center?
367 feet (112 m) above sea level.
What towns are near La Center?
Barlow (4.2 mi), Kevil (5.1 mi), Bandana (5.2 mi), Blandville (9.1 mi), Olmsted (9.5 mi).
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