Welsh, Louisiana

Welsh: Town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States

About

Welsh is a town located in the county of Jefferson Davis Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,226 and a population density of 501 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,195 inhabitants.

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Location of Welsh on Louisiana map.

Quick Facts about Welsh

Population : 3,195 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Louisiana (United States)
County : Jefferson Davis Parish
Phone Area Codes : 337
Area : 6.44 km2
Altitude : 23 feet / 7 meters
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 10:02:39 (5th December 2025)
Postal code : 70591
Density : 496 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -0.97% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Welsh is located at 30°14'10"N 92°49'22"W (30.2360400, -92.8226500).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Welsh decreased by 0.97% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 3,226 - census
2011 3,228 0.06% estimation process
2012 3,213 -0.47% estimation process
2013 3,201 -0.37% estimation process
2014 3,218 0.53% estimation process
2015 3,212 -0.19% estimation process
2016 3,211 -0.03% estimation process
2017 3,225 0.43% estimation process
2018 3,239 0.43% estimation process
2019 3,227 -0.37% estimation process
2020 3,195 -1% estimation process

Welsh zip code is 70591. County name: Jefferson Davis, County fips: 22053

Welch, Welchs, Welsh, Welshs Station

Other Places in Welsh

1 Welsh City Hall

Rating: 2.1 (8)

112 S Adams St, Welsh, LA 70591 ➦ Show Map

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Schools in Welsh

College & universities near Welsh, LA

Code Name City ZIP
160579 SOWELA Technical Community College Lake Charles (LA) 70615
469920 Unitech Training Academy-Lake Charles Lake Charles (LA) 70601-7887
158778 Avery James School of Cosmetology Lake Charles (LA) 70601
159717 McNeese State University Lake Charles (LA) 70605
407151 Stage One-The Hair School Lake Charles (LA) 70605

Stations (3)

Amtrak & bus stations near Welsh, 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 Office

Post offices near Welsh

Post Office Name City ZIP
Welsh Post Office Welsh (LA) 70591
Roanok Post Office Roanoke (LA) 70581
Lacassin Post Office Lacassine (LA) 70650
Jenning Post Office Jennings (LA) 70546
Fenton Post Office Fenton (LA) 70640

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
Lake Arthur 2,736 City in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States of America
Elton 1,134 Town in Louisiana, USA
Fenton 349 Village in Louisiana

Distance to Other Cities

Welsh distances to largest Louisiana cities