Raceland
Census-designated place in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
Raceland is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, with 9,768 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mathews, 5.3 miles SE.
- 9,768residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 21.6 sq miland area · 55.9 km²
- 453 / sq mipopulation density
- 70394ZIP code
About Raceland
Raceland is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) on Bayou Lafourche in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 9,768 in 2020. It is part of the Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux metropolitan statistical area.
According to the Louisiana Office of Tourism, Raceland was named for the Race family that once owned a large plantation named "Raceland" on Bayou Lafourche.
Raceland sugar plantation was founded by Ebeneezer Eaton Kittredge and his son in law Fayette Clay Ewing. On April 19, 1855, a daughter of Kittredge, Olivia Corrinne, married George W. Race. The plantation was named Raceland the same year in honor of the young couple who made it their first home where their children were born.
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Living in Raceland
- Median household income
- $60,286
- Median home value
- $187,800
- Median rent
- $629/mo
- Median age
- 43.4
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Raceland had 9,768 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,768 |
|---|---|
| Density | 453 per sq mi (175 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Raceland at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lafourche Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 9,768 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.57 sq mi (55.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.7235° N, 90.6297° W |
| ZIP code | 70394 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2263155 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Raceland
- Mathews5.3 mi SE
- Lockport Heights6.5 mi SE
- Bayou Blue6.7 mi S
- Lockport8.1 mi SE
- Lafourche Crossing8.9 mi W
- Kraemer9.4 mi N
- Gray9.7 mi W
- Bayou Cane10.0 mi SW
- Choctaw10.2 mi NW
- Bayou Country Club10.3 mi W
- Houma11.1 mi SW
- Bourg11.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Raceland
What county is Raceland in?
Raceland is in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Raceland, LA?
9,768 people lived in Raceland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Raceland, LA?
The ZIP code of Raceland is 70394.
What is the elevation of Raceland?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Raceland?
Mathews (5.3 mi), Lockport Heights (6.5 mi), Bayou Blue (6.7 mi), Lockport (8.1 mi), Lafourche Crossing (8.9 mi).
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