Ville Platte
City in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana
Ville Platte is a city in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, with 6,303 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 72 ft (22 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chataignier, 8.7 miles S.
- 6,303residents (2020 Census)
- 72 ftelevation · 22 m
- 4.0 sq miland area · 10.4 km²
- 1,569 / sq mipopulation density
- 70586ZIP code
About Ville Platte
Ville Platte is the largest city in, and the parish seat of, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 6,303 at the 2020 census, down from 8,145 in 2000. The city's name is of French origin, roughly translating to "flat town", in reference to its relatively flat topography in contrast to the more hilly terrain north of the area.
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Living in Ville Platte
- Median household income
- $28,361
- Median home value
- $101,200
- Median rent
- $656/mo
- Median age
- 37.9
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Ville Platte had 6,303 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,303 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,569 per sq mi (606 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ville Platte at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Evangeline Parish |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,303 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.02 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.6899° N, 92.2742° W |
| ZIP code | 70586 |
| Official website | vpla.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2278715 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ville Platte
- Chataignier8.7 mi S
- Reddell9.2 mi W
- Mamou9.4 mi SW
- Pine Prairie10.8 mi NW
- Lawtell13.4 mi SE
- Washington13.7 mi E
- Morrow14.9 mi NE
- Turkey Creek15.2 mi NW
- Opelousas16.2 mi SE
- Eunice16.3 mi SW
- Lebeau18.3 mi E
- Bunkie18.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ville Platte
What county is Ville Platte in?
Ville Platte is in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Ville Platte, LA?
6,303 people lived in Ville Platte at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ville Platte, LA?
The ZIP code of Ville Platte is 70586.
What is the elevation of Ville Platte?
72 feet (22 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ville Platte?
Chataignier (8.7 mi), Reddell (9.2 mi), Mamou (9.4 mi), Pine Prairie (10.8 mi), Lawtell (13.4 mi).
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