Montegut
Census-designated place in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana

Montegut is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, with 1,465 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 699 ft (213 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chauvin, 2.1 miles W.
- 1,465residents (2020 Census)
- 699 ftelevation · 213 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.9 km²
- 348 / sq mipopulation density
- 70377ZIP code
About Montegut
Montegut is a census-designated place (CDP) in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Montegut had a population of 1,465. It is part of the Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux metropolitan statistical area. Montegut was the primary filming location for the 2012 film Beasts of the Southern Wild.
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Living in Montegut
- Median household income
- $57,076
- Median home value
- $123,600
- Median rent
- $1,021/mo
- Median age
- 45.4
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Montegut had 1,465 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,465 |
|---|---|
| Density | 348 per sq mi (134 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Montegut at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Terrebonne Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,465 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.21 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km²) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.4490° N, 90.5600° W |
| ZIP code | 70377 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2251550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Montegut
- Chauvin2.1 mi W
- Bourg8.6 mi NW
- Dulac8.7 mi SW
- Presquille8.9 mi NW
- Houma12.6 mi NW
- Lockport13.6 mi N
- Larose13.7 mi NE
- Bayou Blue14.3 mi NW
- Lockport Heights14.6 mi N
- Cut Off14.6 mi E
- Galliano15.2 mi E
- Mathews16.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Montegut
What county is Montegut in?
Montegut is in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Montegut, LA?
1,465 people lived in Montegut at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Montegut, LA?
The ZIP code of Montegut is 70377.
What is the elevation of Montegut?
699 feet (213 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Montegut?
Chauvin (2.1 mi), Bourg (8.6 mi), Dulac (8.7 mi), Presquille (8.9 mi), Houma (12.6 mi).
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