Golden Meadow
Town in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
Golden Meadow is a town in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, with 1,761 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 0 ft (0 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Galliano, 4.6 miles NW.
- 1,761residents (2020 Census)
- 0 ftelevation · 0 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.3 km²
- 720 / sq mipopulation density
- 70354ZIP code
About Golden Meadow
Golden Meadow (French: Canal de Yankee) is a town along Bayou Lafourche in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 1,761 in 2020. It is part of the Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux metropolitan statistical area. Its main source of revenue is the oil and gas industry. The fishing and seafood industries also have strong economic impacts, with charter fishing, restaurants, and lodging actively serving patrons. The town was once known as a speed trap, but it has since been bypassed by Hwy 3235 and city traffic has been reduced to mostly locals; however, the speed limit is reduced to 50 mph on Hwy 3235 and said highway is still patrolled heavily. As in other places in Louisiana, there is a noticeable presence of Cajun culture, music, and cuisine.
The Golden Meadow name was given by the original land grant owners, Benjamin and Louisa Hobbs Barker of Illinois. In 1839, they named it so because of the yellow flowers growing everywhere. They hoped to become wealthy selling lots to French and English settlers, but abandoned the plan.
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Living in Golden Meadow
- Median household income
- $71,875
- Median home value
- $141,600
- Median rent
- $693/mo
- Median age
- 42.1
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Golden Meadow had 1,761 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,761 |
|---|---|
| Density | 720 per sq mi (278 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Golden Meadow at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lafourche Parish |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,761 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.45 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.48 sq mi (1.26 km²) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.3866° N, 90.2729° W |
| ZIP code | 70354 |
| Official website | townofgoldenmeadow-la.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2229640 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Golden Meadow
- Galliano4.6 mi NW
- Cut Off9.6 mi N
- Larose13.8 mi NW
- Montegut17.8 mi W
- Grand Isle19.0 mi SE
- Chauvin19.7 mi W
- Lockport23.6 mi NW
- Bourg23.9 mi NW
- Barataria24.4 mi N
- Lafitte24.8 mi NE
- Presquille25.0 mi NW
- Lockport Heights25.1 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Golden Meadow
What county is Golden Meadow in?
Golden Meadow is in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Golden Meadow, LA?
1,761 people lived in Golden Meadow at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Golden Meadow, LA?
The ZIP code of Golden Meadow is 70354.
What is the elevation of Golden Meadow?
0 feet (0 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Golden Meadow?
Galliano (4.6 mi), Cut Off (9.6 mi), Larose (13.8 mi), Montegut (17.8 mi), Grand Isle (19.0 mi).
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