West Monroe
City in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
West Monroe is a city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, with 13,103 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 82 ft (25 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brownsville, 1.7 miles S.
- 13,103residents (2020 Census)
- 82 ftelevation · 25 m
- 8.0 sq miland area · 20.8 km²
- 1,633 / sq mipopulation density
- 71201ZIP code
About West Monroe
West Monroe is the second largest city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, its population was 13,103. It is situated on the Ouachita River, across from the neighboring city of Monroe. The two cities are often referred to as the Twin Cities of northeast Louisiana.
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Living in West Monroe
- Median household income
- $49,386
- Median home value
- $192,400
- Median rent
- $826/mo
- Median age
- 35.4
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West Monroe had 13,103 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,103 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,633 per sq mi (630 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Monroe at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Ouachita Parish |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,103 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.03 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km²) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.5115° N, 92.1514° W |
| ZIP code | 71201 |
| Official website | westmonroe.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2280955 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Monroe
- Brownsville1.7 mi S
- Bawcomville3.2 mi SW
- Claiborne3.3 mi NW
- Monroe4.4 mi E
- Richwood6.1 mi SE
- Lakeshore7.0 mi E
- Swartz10.7 mi NE
- Calhoun11.8 mi W
- Sterlington13.4 mi NE
- Start16.6 mi E
- Downsville17.2 mi NW
- Eros17.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Monroe
What county is West Monroe in?
West Monroe is in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of West Monroe, LA?
13,103 people lived in West Monroe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Monroe, LA?
The ZIP code of West Monroe is 71201.
What is the elevation of West Monroe?
82 feet (25 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Monroe?
Brownsville (1.7 mi), Bawcomville (3.2 mi), Claiborne (3.3 mi), Monroe (4.4 mi), Richwood (6.1 mi).
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