Lake Arthur, Louisiana
Lake Arthur: City in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States of America
About
Lake Arthur is a city located in the county of Jefferson Davis Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,738 and a population density of 1,928 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,736 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lake Arthur
| Population : | 2,736 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson Davis Parish |
| Postal code : | 88253 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 575 |
| Area : | 1.42 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,379 feet / 1030 meters |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 03:04:28 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,927 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.07% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lake Arthur is located at 30°4'51"N 92°40'18"W (30.0807600, -92.6715300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lake Arthur decreased by 0.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,738 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,739 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,729 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,719 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,737 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,730 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,731 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,744 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,758 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,748 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,736 | -0.44% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,235 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,067 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -6.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 11,658 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,072 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 24.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.0% |
| White only, percent : | 96.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 92.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 854 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 5,775 |
Lake Arthur zip code is 70549.
County name: Jefferson Davis, County
fips: 22053
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 5,775 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $106,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $997 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $395 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $550 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 8 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,319 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.04 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,585 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 64,053 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 653,316 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 145,554 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,184 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $56,550 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,999 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.2% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 340 |
| 2019 total employment : | 3,961 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 153,552 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 7.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 835 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,235 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 650 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 434 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,159 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 108 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,025 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 20.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 576.91 |
Other Places in Lake Arthur
1 Lake Arthur City Hall
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People born in Lake Arthur (1)
American politician Angelica Rubio was born in Lake Arthur
Schools in Lake Arthur
College & universities near Lake Arthur, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159407 | Louisiana State University-Eunice | Eunice (LA) | 70535 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lake Arthur, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCH | Lake Charles | 100 Ryan Street | RAIL |
| LFT | Lafayette | 133 East Grant St. | RAIL |
| NIB | New Iberia | West Washington St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Lake Arthur
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Arthur Post Office | Lake Arthur (LA) | 70549 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Lake Arthur , New Mexico human settlement in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States of America with a population of 422 people.
Other cities in Jefferson Davis Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson Davis Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jennings | 9,660 | City in Louisiana, USA |
| Welsh | 3,195 | Town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Elton | 1,134 | Town in Louisiana, USA |
| Fenton | 349 | Village in Louisiana |
Distance to Other Cities
Lake Arthur distances to largest Louisiana cities
