West Monroe, Louisiana
West Monroe: city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States
About
West Monroe is a city located in the county of Ouachita Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,065 and a population density of 1,578 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,086 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about West Monroe
| Population | 12,086 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| County | Ouachita Parish |
| Phone Area Codes | 318 |
| Area | 8.28 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.5185,-92.1476 |
| Altitude | 82 feet / 25 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 14:01:52 (10th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 71291 |
| Density | 1,460 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.1% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
West Monroe is located at 32°31'7"N 92°8'52"W (32.5184800, -92.1476400).
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of West Monroe decreased by 8.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,065 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,091 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,053 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,018 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,924 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,893 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,788 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,618 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,404 | -1.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,227 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,086 | -1.17% | estimation process |
People born in West Monroe (29)
People born in West Monroe, including astronaut James D. Halsell, musician Webb Pierce, basketball player from Louisiana in the United States Mike Smith, .
More notable people
- Andre Young (former professional American football player) he was born in 22/11/1960
- Larry Anderson (American football player) he was born in 25/09/1956
- Mike Howell (American football player) he was born in 05/07/1943
- Milburn E. Calhoun (American physician and publisher) he was born in 15/01/1930
- Roderick Green (American Paralympic athlete) he was born in 16/03/1979
- Sam E. Haddon (United States District Judge) he was born in 01/01/1937
- Shawn King (Player of American football) he was born in 24/06/1972
- Stephen Babcock (American trial lawyer) he was born in 20/05/1973
- Tommy Banks (American football player) he was born in 01/01/1979
- Clarence Faulk (Louisiana publisher and businessman) he was born in 09/01/1909
- Jerry Stovall (American football player and coach) he was born in 30/04/1941
- Dave Norris (Mayor of West Monroe, Louisiana) he was born in 01/08/1942
- Kay Robertson (American reality television actress) she was born in 21/12/1950
- Mike Walsworth (American politician) he was born in 27/03/1956
- Sadie Robertson (American television personality) she was born in 11/06/1997
- Jaden Leach (Beauty pageant winner) she was born in 16/03/1992
- Justin Hill (baseball coach)
- Will Blackwell (American-football player (1989-)) he was born in 24/01/1989
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to West Monroe, LA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 447467 | Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe | West Monroe (LA) | 71291 |
Closest post offices linked to West Monroe.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Monr Post Office | West Monroe (LA) | 71291 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- West Monroe, New York human settlement in Oswego County, New York, United States of America with a population of 4,074 people.
Other cities in Ouachita Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ouachita Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 46,998 | The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. |
| Claiborne | 11,507 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Swartz | 4,536 | Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Richwood | 3,375 | Town in Louisiana, United States |
| Sterlington | 2,974 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
West Monroe distances to largest Louisiana cities