Prairieville
Census-designated place in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
Prairieville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, with 33,197 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. George, 5.9 miles NW.
- 33,197residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 22.0 sq miland area · 57.0 km²
- 1,509 / sq mipopulation density
- 70769ZIP code
About Prairieville
Prairieville is a census-designated place in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is south of Baton Rouge and north of Gonzales.
Prairieville is an expanding bedroom suburb of Baton Rouge. Its name is derived from the once plentiful pastures and prairies that were visible from Highway 73 (Jefferson Hwy.) and Airline Highway, which is now covered with development. Prairieville started off as a quiet community with few people.
In recent decades, Prairieville has experienced growth from migration out of Baton Rouge, with new residents particularly drawn to the area by its high-performing public schools and low crime rate. Prairieville had a 2020 census population of 33,197 inhabitants. If it were incorporated, it would be the largest city in Ascension Parish. Prairieville is in one of the fastest-growing areas in Louisiana. Prairieville's population is bigger than the parish's two largest incorporated cities, Donaldsonville (6,695) and Gonzales (12,231) combined.
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Living in Prairieville
- Median household income
- $104,923
- Median home value
- $317,400
- Median rent
- $1,324/mo
- Median age
- 37.2
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Prairieville had 33,197 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 33,197 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,509 per sq mi (583 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Prairieville at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Ascension Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 33,197 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.00 sq mi (57.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.3135° N, 90.9581° W |
| ZIP code | 70769 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2262385 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Prairieville
- St. George5.9 mi NW
- Port Vincent7.0 mi E
- Gonzales7.3 mi S
- French Settlement8.8 mi E
- St. Gabriel9.4 mi SW
- Sorrento10.5 mi SE
- Gardere11.0 mi W
- Denham Springs11.1 mi N
- Walker12.9 mi NE
- Monticello13.1 mi NW
- Darrow13.4 mi S
- Baton Rouge13.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Prairieville
What county is Prairieville in?
Prairieville is in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Prairieville, LA?
33,197 people lived in Prairieville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Prairieville, LA?
The ZIP code of Prairieville is 70769.
What is the elevation of Prairieville?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Prairieville?
St. George (5.9 mi), Port Vincent (7.0 mi), Gonzales (7.3 mi), French Settlement (8.8 mi), St. Gabriel (9.4 mi).
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