Lawtell
Census-designated place in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
Lawtell is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, with 1,066 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 59 ft (18 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Opelousas, 6.1 miles E.
- 1,066residents (2020 Census)
- 59 ftelevation · 18 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.7 km²
- 257 / sq mipopulation density
- 70550ZIP code
About Lawtell
Lawtell is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lawtell had a population of 1,066. The name is a portmanteau of the names of its two founders: Lawler and Littell.
State Representative Dustin Miller is a native of and a businessman in Lawtell.
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Lawtell had 1,066 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,066 |
|---|---|
| Density | 257 per sq mi (99 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lawtell at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Landry Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,066 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.15 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.5126° N, 92.1832° W |
| ZIP code | 70550 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2242520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lawtell
- Opelousas6.1 mi E
- Church Point7.5 mi S
- Chataignier8.9 mi NW
- Washington10.2 mi NE
- Sunset10.3 mi SE
- Grand Coteau10.5 mi SE
- Cankton12.3 mi S
- Leonville12.4 mi E
- Ville Platte13.4 mi NW
- Branch13.5 mi SW
- Port Barre13.8 mi E
- Eunice14.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lawtell
What county is Lawtell in?
Lawtell is in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Lawtell, LA?
1,066 people lived in Lawtell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lawtell, LA?
The ZIP code of Lawtell is 70550.
What is the elevation of Lawtell?
59 feet (18 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lawtell?
Opelousas (6.1 mi), Church Point (7.5 mi), Chataignier (8.9 mi), Washington (10.2 mi), Sunset (10.3 mi).
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