Laplace

Census-designated place in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana

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Laplace is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, with 28,841 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Montz, 3.4 miles S.

About Laplace

LaPlace ( lə-PLAHSS) is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States, situated along the east bank of the Mississippi River, in the New Orleans metropolitan area. In 2020, it had a population of 28,841.

LaPlace is the southern terminus of Interstate 55, where it joins with Interstate 10, and of US 51, where it terminates at the junction with US 61. LaPlace is located 25 miles (40 km) west of New Orleans.

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Living in Laplace

Median household income
$69,030
Median home value
$199,900
Median rent
$1,351/mo
Median age
38.1
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Laplace, LA population

Laplace had 28,841 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census28,841
Density1,380 per sq mi (533 per km²)

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

Laplace at a glance

StateLouisiana (LA)
CountySt. John the Baptist Parish
TypeCensus-designated place
Population28,841 (2020)
Land area20.90 sq mi (54.1 km²)
Water area1.16 sq mi (2.99 km²)
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates30.0722° N, 90.4770° W
ZIP code70084
Census code (GEOID)2242030

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

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Frequently asked questions about Laplace

What county is Laplace in?

Laplace is in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana.

What is the population of Laplace, LA?

28,841 people lived in Laplace at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Laplace, LA?

The ZIP code of Laplace is 70084.

What is the elevation of Laplace?

10 feet (3 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Laplace?

Montz (3.4 mi), Reserve (4.7 mi), Edgard (4.9 mi), Killona (5.2 mi), Taft (6.2 mi).

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