Montegut

Census-designated place in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana

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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.

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, LA population

Montegut had 1,465 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,465
Density348 per sq mi (134 per km²)

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

Montegut at a glance

StateLouisiana (LA)
CountyTerrebonne Parish
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,465 (2020)
Land area4.21 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Water area0.31 sq mi (0.80 km²)
Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Coordinates29.4490° N, 90.5600° W
ZIP code70377
Census code (GEOID)2251550

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

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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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