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LaPlace, LA

LaPlace is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States, situated along the east bank of the Mississippi River, in the New Orleans metropolitan area. In 2020, it had a population of 28,841.

LaPlace is the southern terminus of Interstate 55, where it joins with Interstate 10, and of US 51, where it terminates at the junction with US 61. LaPlace is located 25 miles (40 km) west of New Orleans.

The Chitimacha lived in the region before the arrival of European colonists. The tribe’s lands once encompassed the entire Atchafalaya Basin, westward to Lafayette, southward to the Gulf of Mexico, and eastward to the New Orleans area. The Chitimacha tribe currently resides on a reservation in St. Mary Parish.

Present-day LaPlace was settled by German immigrants in the early 18th century during Louisiana's French colonial period, as part of a larger settlement on the bank of the Mississippi called Karlstein. Karlstein was one of the four settlements collectively known as the "German Coast" (French: la Côte des Allemands), having been populated by German-speaking immigrants since 1721. French and Acadians intermarried with the Germans, and the area came to be known as Bonnet Carré (French for "square bonnet"). The name Bonnet Carré was inspired by the right-angle turn of the Mississippi River near the settlement and its resemblance to a square bonnet.

LaPlace is located at 30°4′30″N 90°29′6″W (30.075025, -90.484896) and has an elevation of 10 feet (3.0 m). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 22.7 square miles (59 km²), of which 21.5 square miles (56 km²) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²) (5.29%) is water.

LaPlace places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Ochsner Medical Complex River Parishes and Ochsner Health Center - LaPlace Medical offer comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Lafreniere Park is a sprawling green space offering many recreational opportunities for visitors of all ages. Regala Gymnastics and Dance Studio provides gymnastics classes, dance instruction, and fitness programs for children and adults, fostering skill development and creativity. The Cajun Fast Track Indoor Karting Center offers adrenaline-pumping racing experiences for thrill-seekers, providing a safe and exciting environment for competitive fun. Planet Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. 

Top sites in LaPlace, LA are Thomas F. Daley Memorial Park, Riverlands Golf & Country Club, and Louis Armstrong Park.

Population: 28,480 (2023). ZIP code: 70068. Area code: 985. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Area: 22.05 sq mi (57.11 km²).

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What is LaPlace, LA is known for?

LaPlace, situated on the east bank of the Mississippi River in St. John the Baptist Parish, is named after Basile Laplace, a French pharmacist. But the town is most known for a different type of concoction: andouille sausage. In fact LaPlace is known as the Andouille Capital of the World and holds a big festival every year in honor of its signature sausage. 

How did LaPlace, LA get its name?

LaPlace is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States, along the east bank of the Mississippi River in the New Orleans metropolitan area. LaPlace was settled as a farming village in the 18th century during Louisiana's French colonial era. It was named after early settler Basile LaPlace. 

What are the demographics of Laplace, LA?

Laplace is a city in St. Charles Parish and St. John the Baptist Parish Louisiana. Laplace has a 2024 population of 28,680. Laplace is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -1.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,232 in 2020. According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laplace was Black or African American: 51.26% White: 35.85%. Additionally, there is a notable presence of individuals identifying with two or more races, comprising about 6.03% of the demographic makeup. This diverse blend of ethnicities and backgrounds fosters a unique and inclusive atmosphere within the community, shaping its identity and character.

Sources

Wikipedia

St. John the Baptist Parish

World Population Review

Family Search

NOLA

Thomas F. Daley Memorial Park

Riverlands Golf & Country Club

Louis Armstrong Park

Ochsner Medical Complex River Parishes

Ochsner Health Center - LaPlace Medical

Lafreniere Park

St. John the Baptist Parish Library

Ormond Plantation

Regala Gymnastics and Dance Studio

Cajun Fast Track Indoor Karting Center

Planet Fitness 

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