Plaquemine, Louisiana
Plaquemine: City in Louisiana
About
Plaquemine is a city located in the county of Iberville Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,119 and a population density of 2,373 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,384 inhabitants.
The city was created 249 years ago in 1774.
Quick Facts about Plaquemine
| Population : | 6,384 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Iberville Parish |
| Postal code : | 70764 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 225 |
| Area : | 3 km2 |
| Altitude : | 23 feet / 7 meters |
| Capital city : | Plaquemine is capital of Iberville Parish |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1775 (249 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:15:21 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 2,128 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Plaquemine is located at 30°17'24"N 91°14'6"W (30.2900500, -91.2349700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Plaquemine
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Plaquemine decreased by 11.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,119 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,086 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,042 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,990 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,874 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,829 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,707 | -1.82% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,698 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,626 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,539 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,384 | -2.43% | estimation process |
Other Places in Plaquemine
1 PLAQUEMINE CITY HALL
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2 Plaquemine Council Affairs
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3 Plaquemine Occupational Lcns
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People born in Plaquemine (13)
People born in Plaquemine, including politician Samuel Matthews Robertson, baseball player Bill Lee, baseball player Jim Holloway, .
List
- Joe Moock (former Major League Baseball player) he was born in 12/03/1944
- John Harvey Lowery (African-American physician) he was born in 18/10/1860
- Lucille May Grace (American politician) she was born in 03/10/1900
- Moon Griffon (American radio talk show host) he was born in 16/05/1961
- Robert Freeman (Louisiana politician, lawyer and judge) he was born in 27/04/1934
- Jessel Ourso (American sheriff) he was born in 28/03/1932
- Davon Godchaux (American football player) he was born in 11/11/1994
- Jennie Scott Scheuber (American librarian) she was born in 06/01/1860
- Travin Thibodeaux (American basketball player) he was born in 19/02/1996
- Charles A. Roxborough he was born in 25/11/1888
Schools in Plaquemine
College & universities near Plaquemine, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159391 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Baton Rouge (LA) | 70803-2750 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Plaquemine, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTR | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1253 Florida St. | BUS |
| NIB | New Iberia | West Washington St. | RAIL |
| SCH | Schriever | Hwy 20 and Hwy 24 | RAIL |
| LFT | Lafayette | 133 East Grant St. | RAIL |
| HMD | Hammond | 404 N.E. Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Plaquemine
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Plaquemin Post Office | Plaquemine (LA) | 70764 |
Other cities in Iberville Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Iberville Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Gabriel | 7,522 | Human settlement in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
| White Castle | 1,640 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Maringouin | 966 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Grosse Tete | 619 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Carville | 343 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Plaquemine distances to largest Louisiana cities
