Fifth Ward

Census-designated place in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana

Aerial view of Fifth Ward, Louisiana
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Fifth Ward is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, with 921 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 72 ft (22 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Echo, 4.9 miles W.

About Fifth Ward

Fifth Ward is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fifth Ward had a population of 921.

Fifth Ward is located along Louisiana Highway 1, 7 miles (11 km) west of Marksville, the parish seat, and 23 miles (37 km) southeast of Alexandria.

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Median household income
$51,279
Median rent
$888/mo
Median age
40.5
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Fifth Ward, LA population

Fifth Ward had 921 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census921
Density177 per sq mi (68 per km²)

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

Fifth Ward at a glance

StateLouisiana (LA)
CountyAvoyelles Parish
TypeCensus-designated place
Population921 (2020)
Land area5.20 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates31.1207° N, 92.1584° W
ZIP code71341
Census code (GEOID)2225545

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

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Frequently asked questions about Fifth Ward

What county is Fifth Ward in?

Fifth Ward is in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.

What is the population of Fifth Ward, LA?

921 people lived in Fifth Ward at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Fifth Ward, LA?

The ZIP code of Fifth Ward is 71341.

What is the elevation of Fifth Ward?

72 feet (22 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Fifth Ward?

Echo (4.9 mi), Hessmer (5.1 mi), Marksville (5.5 mi), Mansura (7.3 mi), Center Point (9.6 mi).

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