Pointe a la Hache
Census-designated place in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
Pointe a la Hache is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, with 183 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Port Sulphur, 5.3 miles SE.
- 183residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.6 km²
- 104 / sq mipopulation density
- 70082ZIP code
About Pointe a la Hache
Pointe à la Hache ( POYNT lə HASH) is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. Located on the east bank of the Mississippi River, the village has been the seat for Plaquemines Parish since the formation of the parish. As of the 2020 census, its population was 183, less than half its 1930 population. It suffered severe damage from Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and Tropical Storm Lee in 2011.
The Pointe à la Hache Ferry, which connects to West Pointe à la Hache across the Mississippi, is the furthest downriver vehicle crossing point on the river.
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Living in Pointe a la Hache
- Median home value
- $37,500
- Median age
- 54.3
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Pointe a la Hache had 183 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 183 |
|---|---|
| Density | 104 per sq mi (40 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pointe a la Hache at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Plaquemines Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 183 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.76 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.5738° N, 89.7808° W |
| ZIP code | 70082 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2261440 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pointe a la Hache
- Port Sulphur5.3 mi SE
- Delacroix13.0 mi N
- Empire13.4 mi SE
- Poydras20.8 mi N
- Lafitte21.2 mi NW
- Buras21.7 mi SE
- Barataria22.6 mi NW
- New Orleans Station22.8 mi NW
- Jean Lafitte22.9 mi NW
- Violet23.3 mi N
- Belle Chasse23.8 mi NW
- Triumph24.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pointe a la Hache
What county is Pointe a la Hache in?
Pointe a la Hache is in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Pointe a la Hache, LA?
183 people lived in Pointe a la Hache at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pointe a la Hache, LA?
The ZIP code of Pointe a la Hache is 70082.
What is the elevation of Pointe a la Hache?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pointe a la Hache?
Port Sulphur (5.3 mi), Delacroix (13.0 mi), Empire (13.4 mi), Poydras (20.8 mi), Lafitte (21.2 mi).
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