Pitkin
Census-designated place in Vernon Parish, Louisiana
Pitkin is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, with 455 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 167 ft (51 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sugartown, 8.0 miles SW.
- 455residents (2020 Census)
- 167 ftelevation · 51 m
- 6.2 sq miland area · 16.1 km²
- 73 / sq mipopulation density
- 70656ZIP code
About Pitkin
Pitkin is a census-designated place (CDP) in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States.
Pitkin is approximately 40 miles (64 km) southeast of Leesville, the parish seat, and approximately 45 miles (72 km) southwest of the city of Alexandria. As of the 2020 census, Pitkin had a population of 455.
Burl Cain, former warden of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola and commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, was reared in Pitkin. His older brother, James David, a former member of both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature, was born in Pitkin in 1938.
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- Median household income
- $116,419
- Median age
- 41.9
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Pitkin had 455 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 455 |
|---|---|
| Density | 73 per sq mi (28 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pitkin at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Vernon Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 455 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.23 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.9364° N, 92.9300° W |
| ZIP code | 70656 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2260600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pitkin
- Sugartown8.0 mi SW
- Elizabeth9.0 mi SE
- Oakdale18.2 mi SE
- Fort Johnson North18.4 mi NW
- Fort Johnson South18.8 mi NW
- Glenmora20.8 mi E
- McNary21.0 mi E
- Rosepine21.3 mi W
- DeRidder22.6 mi W
- Simpson23.2 mi N
- New Llano23.3 mi NW
- Oberlin24.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pitkin
What county is Pitkin in?
Pitkin is in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Pitkin, LA?
455 people lived in Pitkin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pitkin, LA?
The ZIP code of Pitkin is 70656.
What is the elevation of Pitkin?
167 feet (51 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pitkin?
Sugartown (8.0 mi), Elizabeth (9.0 mi), Oakdale (18.2 mi), Fort Johnson North (18.4 mi), Fort Johnson South (18.8 mi).
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