Ville Platte, Louisiana
Ville Platte: town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States
About
Ville Platte is a town located in the county of Evangeline Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,430 and a population density of 1,848 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,047 inhabitants.
The town was created 246 years ago in 1779.
Quick Facts about Ville Platte
| Population | 7,047 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| County | Evangeline Parish |
| Postal code | 70586 |
| Phone Area Codes | 337 |
| Area | 4.02 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.6880,-92.2715 |
| Altitude | 72 feet / 22 meters |
| Capital city | Ville Platte is capital of Evangeline Parish |
| Establishment | January 01, 1780 (246 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 10:07:01 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,753 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.43% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Ville Platte is located at 30°41'17"N 92°16'17"W (30.6879700, -92.2715200).
Ville Platte map
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Weather
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Ville Platte decreased by 5.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,430 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,382 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,351 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,356 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,305 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,257 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,210 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,163 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,092 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,033 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,047 | 0.2% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Ville Platte
1Turkey Creek City Hall
7711 US-167, Ville Platte, LA 70586 View details
Phone: +13374612212
2Ville Platte Gas Department Superintendent
126 E Main St, Ville Platte, LA 70586 View details
Phone: +13373633763
3Ville Platte City Administration
126 E Main St, Ville Platte, LA 70586 View details
Phone: +13373632939 | Website available
4Ville Platte Mayor's Office
126 E Main St, Ville Platte, LA 70586 View details
Phone: +13373633725 | Website available
5City of Ville Platte
704 N Soileau St, Ville Platte, LA 70586 View details
Phone: +13373630982 | Website available
6Co-Op Extension Services
230 Court St, Ville Platte, LA 70586, United States View details
Phone: +13373635646
7USDA Rural Development
205 Court St, Ville Platte, LA 70586, United States View details
Phone: +13373636603 | Website available
People born in Ville Platte (9)
People born in Ville Platte, including politician Ladislas Lazaro, Louisiana politician T. Ashton Thompson, baseball player Danny Ardoin, .
More notable people
- Eric LaFleur (American politician) he was born in 28/03/1964
- Floyd Soileau (American record producer) he was born in 02/11/1938
- Leo Soileau (American musician) he was born in 19/01/1904
- John Stoddart (American politician; member of the Wisconsin State Assembly) he was born in 30/03/1842
- Joseph Verbis Lafleur (American religious figure) he was born in 24/01/1912
- Jim Boudreaux (American football player) he was born in 11/10/1944
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Ville Platte, LA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159531 | Louisiana Academy of Beauty | Eunice (LA) | 70535 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Ville Platte, 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 |
| BTR | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1253 Florida St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Ville Platte.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ville Pla Post Office | Ville Platte (LA) | 70586 |
Other cities in Evangeline Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Evangeline Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mamou | 3,077 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Basile | 1,791 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Pine Prairie | 1,444 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Turkey Creek | 464 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Chataignier | 355 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Ville Platte distances to largest Louisiana cities