Welcome
Census-designated place in St. James Parish, Louisiana
Welcome is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in St. James Parish, Louisiana, with 672 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. James, 2.6 miles SE.
- 672residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 4.5 sq miland area · 11.8 km²
- 148 / sq mipopulation density
- 70086ZIP code
About Welcome
Welcome is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Welcome had a population of 672. The community is located along Louisiana Highway 18 on the west bank of the Mississippi River.
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- Median household income
- $56,250
- Median rent
- $609/mo
- Median age
- 26.4
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Welcome had 672 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 672 |
|---|---|
| Density | 148 per sq mi (57 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Welcome at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | St. James Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 672 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.54 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.0443° N, 90.8835° W |
| ZIP code | 70086 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2280360 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Welcome
- St. James2.6 mi SE
- Union2.9 mi N
- Romeville3.8 mi NE
- Convent4.4 mi SE
- Lemannville4.8 mi NW
- Hester6.9 mi E
- Moonshine6.9 mi SE
- Donaldsonville7.4 mi NW
- Grand Point8.0 mi E
- Darrow8.0 mi NW
- Paulina9.7 mi E
- Sorrento9.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Welcome
What county is Welcome in?
Welcome is in St. James Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Welcome, LA?
672 people lived in Welcome at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Welcome, LA?
The ZIP code of Welcome is 70086.
What is the elevation of Welcome?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Welcome?
St. James (2.6 mi), Union (2.9 mi), Romeville (3.8 mi), Convent (4.4 mi), Lemannville (4.8 mi).
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