Taft
Census-designated place in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana
Taft is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, with 61 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Killona, 2.1 miles NW.
- 61residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 12.9 km²
- 12 / sq mipopulation density
- 70057ZIP code
About Taft
Taft is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States, located on the west bank of the Mississippi River. As of the 2020 census, Taft had a population of 61.
The community is part of the industrial corridor along the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Taft is the location of the Dow St. Charles Operations chemical complex, part of the Waterford Nuclear Generating Station, and other industrial facilities.
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Taft had 61 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 61 |
|---|---|
| Density | 12 per sq mi (5 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Taft at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Charles Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 61 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.98 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.66 sq mi (1.70 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.9851° N, 90.4524° W |
| ZIP code | 70057 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2274550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Taft
- Killona2.1 mi NW
- Hahnville2.3 mi SE
- Montz2.8 mi N
- Norco3.0 mi E
- New Sarpy4.1 mi E
- Destrehan5.9 mi E
- Laplace6.2 mi N
- Edgard6.3 mi NW
- Boutte7.7 mi SE
- Paradis8.2 mi S
- Luling8.4 mi SE
- Reserve8.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Taft
What county is Taft in?
Taft is in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Taft, LA?
61 people lived in Taft at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Taft, LA?
The ZIP code of Taft is 70057.
What is the elevation of Taft?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Taft?
Killona (2.1 mi), Hahnville (2.3 mi), Montz (2.8 mi), Norco (3.0 mi), New Sarpy (4.1 mi).
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