Lecompte
Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Lecompte is a town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, with 845 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 69 ft (21 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Forest Hill, 7.9 miles W.
- 845residents (2020 Census)
- 69 ftelevation · 21 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 795 / sq mipopulation density
- 71346ZIP code
About Lecompte
Lecompte ( lə-KOWNT) is a town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States.
Lecompte is situated along the banks of Bayou Boeuf in central Louisiana. US Highway 71, Louisiana’s major north-south route which connects Baton Rouge and Shreveport, runs through Lecompte.
Lecompte is named after the famous race horse called LeComte, which was named after horse breeder Ambrose LeComte.
It is part of the Alexandria, Louisiana metropolitan area. The population was 1,227 in the 2010 and had dropped to 845 in the 2020 Census.
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Living in Lecompte
- Median household income
- $35,357
- Median home value
- $59,900
- Median rent
- $661/mo
- Median age
- 43.7
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Lecompte had 845 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 845 |
|---|---|
| Density | 795 per sq mi (307 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lecompte at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Rapides Parish |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 845 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.06 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.0882° N, 92.3999° W |
| ZIP code | 71346 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2242800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lecompte
- Forest Hill7.9 mi W
- Cheneyville8.4 mi SE
- Woodworth9.3 mi NW
- Echo9.5 mi E
- McNary12.7 mi SW
- Glenmora13.4 mi SW
- Fifth Ward14.5 mi E
- Alexandria14.8 mi N
- Turkey Creek14.9 mi S
- Bunkie15.6 mi SE
- Center Point16.0 mi NE
- Hessmer16.6 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Lecompte
What county is Lecompte in?
Lecompte is in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Lecompte, LA?
845 people lived in Lecompte at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lecompte, LA?
The ZIP code of Lecompte is 71346.
What is the elevation of Lecompte?
69 feet (21 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lecompte?
Forest Hill (7.9 mi), Cheneyville (8.4 mi), Woodworth (9.3 mi), Echo (9.5 mi), McNary (12.7 mi).
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