Grambling
City in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana
Grambling is a city in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, with 5,239 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,081 ft (939 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ruston, 4.3 miles E.
- 5,239residents (2020 Census)
- 3,081 ftelevation · 939 m
- 5.9 sq miland area · 15.4 km²
- 881 / sq mipopulation density
- 71245ZIP code
About Grambling
Grambling is a city in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 5,239 in 2020. The city is home to Grambling State University and is part of the Ruston micropolitan statistical area.
Grambling was designated a "city" in the early 1990s (either in 1992 or 1993), but was erroneously considered a "town" during the 2000 census.
The city is named after P. G. Grambling.
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Living in Grambling
- Median home value
- $181,700
- Median rent
- $709/mo
- Median age
- 21.2
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Grambling had 5,239 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,239 |
|---|---|
| Density | 881 per sq mi (340 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Grambling at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln Parish |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,239 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.94 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,081 ft (939 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.5263° N, 92.7080° W |
| ZIP code | 71245 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2230515 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Grambling
- Ruston4.3 mi E
- Simsboro4.4 mi W
- Vienna6.7 mi NE
- Choudrant10.4 mi E
- Quitman12.0 mi S
- Dubach12.5 mi N
- Arcadia12.5 mi W
- North Hodge16.9 mi S
- East Hodge17.2 mi S
- Bryceland17.4 mi W
- Hodge17.8 mi S
- Downsville18.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Grambling
What county is Grambling in?
Grambling is in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Grambling, LA?
5,239 people lived in Grambling at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Grambling, LA?
The ZIP code of Grambling is 71245.
What is the elevation of Grambling?
3,081 feet (939 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Grambling?
Ruston (4.3 mi), Simsboro (4.4 mi), Vienna (6.7 mi), Choudrant (10.4 mi), Quitman (12.0 mi).
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