Duson
Town in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Duson is a town in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, with 1,326 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rayne, 4.7 miles W.
- 1,326residents (2020 Census)
- 36 ftelevation · 11 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.7 km²
- 443 / sq mipopulation density
- 70529ZIP code
About Duson
Duson is a town in Acadia and Lafayette parishes in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The town was named after Curley Duson, a sheriff of St. Landry Parish. At the 2010 U.S. census, the town had a population of 1,716; in 2020, at the population estimates program, its population was 1,761. The Lafayette Parish portion of Duson is part of the Lafayette metropolitan statistical area, while the Acadia Parish portion is part of the Crowley micropolitan statistical area. Duson also has a ghost town affiliated with it, a tiny neighborhood that was made but never finished. It is currently blocked off by the town's police.
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Living in Duson
- Median household income
- $25,054
- Median home value
- $54,300
- Median rent
- $743/mo
- Median age
- 42
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Duson had 1,326 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,326 |
|---|---|
| Density | 443 per sq mi (171 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Duson at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lafayette Parish |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,326 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.99 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.2384° N, 92.1889° W |
| ZIP code | 70529 |
| Official website | townofduson.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2222255 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Duson
- Rayne4.7 mi W
- Scott5.6 mi E
- Ossun5.8 mi NE
- Cankton8.7 mi NE
- Branch9.0 mi NW
- Lafayette9.8 mi E
- Maurice10.1 mi SE
- Carencro10.3 mi NE
- Milton11.2 mi SE
- Crowley11.2 mi W
- Church Point11.8 mi N
- Sunset13.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Duson
What county is Duson in?
Duson is in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Duson, LA?
1,326 people lived in Duson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Duson, LA?
The ZIP code of Duson is 70529.
What is the elevation of Duson?
36 feet (11 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Duson?
Rayne (4.7 mi), Scott (5.6 mi), Ossun (5.8 mi), Cankton (8.7 mi), Branch (9.0 mi).
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