Gueydan, Louisiana
Gueydan: town of the United States
About
Gueydan is a town located in the county of Vermilion Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,398 and a population density of 591 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,328 inhabitants.
The town was created 142 years ago in 1883.
Quick Facts about Gueydan
| Population | 1,328 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| County | Vermilion Parish |
| Phone Area Codes | 337 |
| Area | 2.37 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.0260,-92.5085 |
| Altitude | 69 feet / 21 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1884 (142 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:47:01 (19th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 70542 |
| Density | 561 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.27% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Gueydan is located at 30°1'34"N 92°30'30"W (30.0260400, -92.5084700).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Gueydan decreased by 5.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,398 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,404 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,401 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,406 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,399 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,397 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,392 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,379 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,367 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,348 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,328 | -1.51% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Gueydan
1Gueydan City Office
600 Main St, Gueydan, LA 70542 View details
Phone: +13375369415
People born in Gueydan (2)
People born in Gueydan, including Cajun accordion player Nathan Abshire, activist Richard Guidry, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Gueydan, LA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 407142 | Cosmetology Training Center | Lafayette (LA) | 70503 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Gueydan, LA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFT | Lafayette | 133 East Grant St. | RAIL |
| NIB | New Iberia | West Washington St. | RAIL |
| LCH | Lake Charles | 100 Ryan Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Gueydan.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gueydan Post Office | Gueydan (LA) | 70542 |
Other cities in Vermilion Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Vermilion Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Abbeville | 11,927 | Parish seat of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Kaplan | 4,345 | City in Louisiana, United States |
| Erath | 2,030 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Maurice | 1,857 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Gueydan distances to largest Louisiana cities