Lake Arthur
Town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
Lake Arthur is a town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, with 2,595 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mermentau, 9.3 miles NE.
- 2,595residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.9 km²
- 1,360 / sq mipopulation density
- 70542ZIP code
About Lake Arthur
Lake Arthur is a town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lake Arthur had a population of 2,595. It is part of the Jennings Micropolitan Statistical Area. The current mayor is Sampson “poncho” Lejeune.
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Living in Lake Arthur
- Median household income
- $53,920
- Median home value
- $83,600
- Median rent
- $723/mo
- Median age
- 37.3
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Lake Arthur had 2,595 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,595 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,360 per sq mi (525 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Arthur at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson Davis Parish |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,595 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.91 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.57 sq mi (1.49 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.0800° N, 92.6774° W |
| ZIP code | 70542 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2241050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Arthur
- Mermentau9.3 mi NE
- Jennings10.0 mi N
- Gueydan10.8 mi E
- Morse11.1 mi E
- Roanoke11.6 mi N
- Midland12.6 mi NE
- Welsh13.4 mi NW
- Estherwood14.6 mi NE
- Hayes14.9 mi W
- Egan15.5 mi NE
- Lacassine18.0 mi NW
- Iota20.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Arthur
What county is Lake Arthur in?
Lake Arthur is in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Lake Arthur, LA?
2,595 people lived in Lake Arthur at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Arthur, LA?
The ZIP code of Lake Arthur is 70542.
What is the elevation of Lake Arthur?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Arthur?
Mermentau (9.3 mi), Jennings (10.0 mi), Gueydan (10.8 mi), Morse (11.1 mi), Roanoke (11.6 mi).
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