Violet

Census-designated place in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana

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Violet is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, with 5,758 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Poydras, 2.6 miles S.

About Violet

Violet is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 5,758 at the 2020 census. Violet is located on the east bank of the Mississippi River, approximately 7.5 miles (12.1 km) southeast of New Orleans and is part of the Greater New Orleans area.

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Median household income
$51,038
Median home value
$173,500
Median rent
$942/mo
Median age
36.4
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Violet, LA population

Violet had 5,758 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,758
Density1,467 per sq mi (566 per km²)

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

Violet at a glance

StateLouisiana (LA)
CountySt. Bernard Parish
TypeCensus-designated place
Population5,758 (2020)
Land area3.93 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Water area0.65 sq mi (1.68 km²)
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates29.8967° N, 89.8929° W
ZIP code70092
Census code (GEOID)2278855

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

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Frequently asked questions about Violet

What county is Violet in?

Violet is in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.

What is the population of Violet, LA?

5,758 people lived in Violet at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Violet, LA?

The ZIP code of Violet is 70092.

What is the elevation of Violet?

3 feet (1 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Violet?

Poydras (2.6 mi), Meraux (2.6 mi), Chalmette (5.5 mi), Belle Chasse (7.1 mi), Arabi (7.3 mi).

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