Simmesport, Louisiana
Simmesport: town in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States
About
Simmesport is a town located in the county of Avoyelles Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,161 and a population density of 352 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,032 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Simmesport
| Population | 2,032 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| County | Avoyelles Parish |
| Postal code | 71369 |
| Phone Area Codes | 318 |
| Area | 6.15 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.9835,-91.8001 |
| Altitude | 30 feet / 9 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:56:46 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 331 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.35% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Simmesport is located at 30°59'1"N 91°48'0"W (30.9835200, -91.8001200).
Simmesport map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 5 t...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Simmesport decreased by 6.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,161 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,146 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,135 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,119 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,110 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,104 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,103 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,093 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,072 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,060 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,032 | -1.38% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Simmesport
1Simmesport Town Hall
372 Mission Dr, Simmesport, LA 71369 View details
Phone: +13189412493 | Website available
People born in Simmesport (3)
People born in Simmesport, including Plaintiff in Roe v. Wade Norma McCorvey, soul and R&B musician Joe Simon, Jesse Lott, .
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Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Simmesport, LA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTR | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1253 Florida St. | BUS |
| LFT | Lafayette | 133 East Grant St. | RAIL |
| NIB | New Iberia | West Washington St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Simmesport.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Simmespor Post Office | Simmesport (LA) | 71369 |
Other cities in Avoyelles Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Avoyelles Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Broussard | 13,076 | Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St. |
| Marksville | 5,271 | City in Louisiana |
| Bunkie | 3,826 | City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Cottonport | 1,867 | Town in the United States |
| Mansura | 1,342 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Moreauville | 849 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Hessmer | 749 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Plaucheville | 228 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Simmesport distances to largest Louisiana cities