Start
Census-designated place in Richland Parish, Louisiana
Start is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Richland Parish, Louisiana, with 982 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 69 ft (21 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rayville, 6.6 miles E.
- 982residents (2020 Census)
- 69 ftelevation · 21 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.1 km²
- 279 / sq mipopulation density
- 71279ZIP code
About Start
Start is a census-designated place in Richland Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 982 at the 2020 census, up from 905 in 2010.
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Living in Start
- Median household income
- $110,278
- Median home value
- $162,100
- Median age
- 50.1
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Start had 982 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 982 |
|---|---|
| Density | 279 per sq mi (108 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Start at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Richland Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 982 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.52 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4917° N, 91.8678° W |
| ZIP code | 71279 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2273010 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Start
- Rayville6.6 mi E
- Swartz9.3 mi NW
- Lakeshore10.1 mi W
- Oak Ridge10.7 mi NE
- Monroe12.3 mi W
- Richwood12.6 mi W
- Mangham13.6 mi SE
- Collinston13.7 mi N
- West Monroe16.6 mi W
- Brownsville17.1 mi W
- Baskin17.5 mi SE
- Sterlington17.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Start
What county is Start in?
Start is in Richland Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Start, LA?
982 people lived in Start at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Start, LA?
The ZIP code of Start is 71279.
What is the elevation of Start?
69 feet (21 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Start?
Rayville (6.6 mi), Swartz (9.3 mi), Lakeshore (10.1 mi), Oak Ridge (10.7 mi), Monroe (12.3 mi).
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