La Salle Parish, Louisiana
La Salle Parish: Parish in Louisiana, United States
About
La Salle Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,890 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 5 years in 2015 county had an estimated population of 14,974 inhabitants. Its county seat is Jena. The county was created 116 years ago in 1907.
Quick Facts about La Salle Parish
| Population : | 14,974 (2015) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| Different from : | LaSalle County, La Salle County |
| Area : | 1716 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 5.7% |
| Land as percent of area : | 94.3% |
| Named for : | René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle |
| Altitude : | 203 feet / 62 meters |
| Capital : | Jena |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1908 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 19:56:11 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2015 |
| Population growth : | 0.56% (2010-2015) |
Geography
La Salle Parish is located at 31°40'36"N 92°9'38"W (31.6767300, -92.1604400). It has 3 neighbors: Avoyelles Parish, Rapides Parish and Winn Parish.
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La Salle Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in La Salle Parish.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jena | 3,430 | Parish seat of La Salle Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Olla | 1,371 | Town in Louisiana |
| Urania | 1,297 | Town in Louisiana |
| Tullos | 390 | Town in LaSalle and Winn parishes in the state of Louisiana |
La Salle Parish has 3 neighbours.
- Avoyelles Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Rapides Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Winn Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
Demographics
The population of La Salle Parish increased by 0.56% in 5 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 14,890 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,943 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,863 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,777 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,974 | 1.32% | demographic balance |
People born in La Salle Parish (1)
American football player (1997-) Jeffery Simmons was born in La Salle Parish
Louisiana Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 439,729 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Jefferson Parish | 432,346 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Orleans Parish | 389,476 | New Orleans consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States |
| New Orleans | 389,476 | The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. |
| Saint Tammany Parish | 263,446 | Parish in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Lafayette Parish | 246,518 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Caddo Parish | 237,479 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Baton Rouge | 219,052 | The capital of Louisiana. |
| Calcasieu Parish | 203,310 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Shreveport | 184,786 | The second most populous city in Louisiana. |
| Ouachita Parish | 152,439 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Livingston Parish | 143,737 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Metairie Terrace | 142,489 | A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
| Metairie | 138,481 | The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 136,765 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Ascension Parish | 128,665 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
