Des Allemands

Census-designated place in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana

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Des Allemands is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, with 2,179 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bayou Gauche, 2.9 miles E.

About Des Allemands

Des Allemands is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lafourche and St. Charles parishes in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Louisiana. The population was 2,179 at the 2020 census. The town, known as the "Catfish Capital of the Universe", is along the Bayou des Allemands, which is the boundary of Lafourche and St. Charles parishes. Lac des Allemands is located northwest of the town. The ZIP Code for Des Allemands is 70030.

The St. Charles Parish portion of Des Allemands is part of the New Orleans metropolitan statistical area, while the Lafourche Parish portion is part of the Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux metropolitan statistical area.

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Living in Des Allemands

Median household income
$88,390
Median home value
$196,000
Median age
39.9
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Des Allemands, LA population

Des Allemands had 2,179 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,179
Density219 per sq mi (85 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Des Allemands at a glance

StateLouisiana (LA)
CountySt. Charles Parish
TypeCensus-designated place
Population2,179 (2020)
Land area9.95 sq mi (25.8 km²)
Water area2.29 sq mi (5.92 km²)
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates29.8140° N, 90.4698° W
ZIP code70030
Census code (GEOID)2220680

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Des Allemands

What county is Des Allemands in?

Des Allemands is in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana.

What is the population of Des Allemands, LA?

2,179 people lived in Des Allemands at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Des Allemands, LA?

The ZIP code of Des Allemands is 70030.

What is the elevation of Des Allemands?

30 feet (9 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Des Allemands?

Bayou Gauche (2.9 mi), Paradis (4.0 mi), Boutte (7.0 mi), Luling (9.1 mi), Kraemer (9.8 mi).

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