Acadia Parish, Louisiana

Acadia Parish: parish in Louisiana, United States

About

Acadia Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 61,773 and a population density of 36 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 61,918 inhabitants. Its county seat is Crowley. The county was created 139 years ago in 1886.

Acadia Parish locator map
Location of Acadia Parish on Louisiana map.

County Snapshot

Acadia Parish at a glance

Acadia Parish currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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7

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Quick Facts about Acadia Parish

Population 61,918 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Louisiana (United States)
Area 1703 km2
Water as percent of area 0.4%
Land as percent of area 99.6%
Latitude & Longitude 30.2905,-92.4120
Named for Acadia
Altitude 26 feet / 8 meters
Capital Crowley
Establishment June 30, 1886
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 13:27:48 (15th April 2026)
Density 36 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 0.23% (2010-2020)
Weather 85℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather
Map of Louisiana highlighting Acadia Parish locator map image
Map of Louisiana highlighting Acadia Parish locator map image

Geography

Acadia Parish is located at 30°17'26"N 92°24'43"W (30.2905300, -92.4119800). It has 5 neighbors: Evangeline Parish, Jefferson Davis Parish, Lafayette Parish, Saint Landry Parish and Vermilion Parish.

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Acadia Parish Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Acadia Parish.

City Name Population Title
Crowley 12,520 City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Rayne 7,983 City in Louisiana, United States
Church Point 4,367 City in Louisiana, United States of America
Iota 1,428 Town in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Estherwood 1,081 Village in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Morse 803 Community in Louisiana, USA
Mermentau 621 Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Weather

85°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 15 mph S Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Acadia Parish

Official Website
  • Crowley

Demographics

The population of Acadia Parish increased by 0.23% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 61,773 - census
2011 61,865 0.15% estimation process
2012 61,997 0.21% estimation process
2013 62,299 0.48% estimation process
2014 62,667 0.59% estimation process
2015 62,679 0.02% estimation process
2016 62,786 0.17% estimation process
2017 62,559 -0.36% estimation process
2018 62,214 -0.55% estimation process
2019 62,045 -0.27% estimation process
2020 61,918 -0.21% estimation process
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