Moonshine
Census-designated place in St. James Parish, Louisiana
Moonshine is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in St. James Parish, Louisiana, with 168 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Convent, 3.3 miles N.
- 168residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 462 / sq mipopulation density
- 70743ZIP code
About Moonshine
Moonshine is an unincorporated community and Census-designated place in St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is located on the west bank of the Mississippi River, approximately 40 miles west of New Orleans and 35 miles southeast of Baton Rouge. The community was first listed as a CDP in the 2010 census with a population of 194; by 2020, the population declined to 168.
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- Median household income
- $35,625
- Median age
- 39.9
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Moonshine had 168 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 168 |
|---|---|
| Density | 462 per sq mi (178 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Moonshine at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | St. James Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 168 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.36 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.9650° N, 90.8130° W |
| ZIP code | 70743 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2251800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Moonshine
- Convent3.3 mi N
- St. James4.3 mi NW
- Hester5.3 mi NE
- Grand Point6.7 mi NE
- North Vacherie6.7 mi NE
- Welcome6.9 mi NW
- Romeville7.2 mi N
- Chackbay7.4 mi S
- Paulina7.4 mi NE
- South Vacherie7.7 mi E
- Lutcher9.1 mi NE
- Union9.5 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Moonshine
What county is Moonshine in?
Moonshine is in St. James Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Moonshine, LA?
168 people lived in Moonshine at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Moonshine, LA?
The ZIP code of Moonshine is 70743.
What is the elevation of Moonshine?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Moonshine?
Convent (3.3 mi), St. James (4.3 mi), Hester (5.3 mi), Grand Point (6.7 mi), North Vacherie (6.7 mi).
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