Roanoke

Census-designated place in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana

Aerial view of Roanoke, Louisiana
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Roanoke is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, with 491 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Welsh, 3.8 miles W.

About Roanoke

Roanoke is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Roanoke had a population of 491.

The Roanoke post office was established in 1895.

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Roanoke, LA population

Roanoke had 491 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census491
Density1,149 per sq mi (444 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Roanoke at a glance

StateLouisiana (LA)
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
TypeCensus-designated place
Population491 (2020)
Land area0.43 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates30.2355° N, 92.7481° W
ZIP code70581
Census code (GEOID)2265290

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Roanoke

What county is Roanoke in?

Roanoke is in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.

What is the population of Roanoke, LA?

491 people lived in Roanoke at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Roanoke, LA?

The ZIP code of Roanoke is 70581.

What is the elevation of Roanoke?

26 feet (8 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Roanoke?

Welsh (3.8 mi), Jennings (5.4 mi), Lacassine (10.3 mi), Mermentau (10.3 mi), Lake Arthur (11.6 mi).

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