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Youngsville, LA

Youngsville is a city in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States, and is part of the Lafayette metropolitan statistical area. The population was 8,105 at the 2010 U.S. census and 15,929 at the 2020 United States census.

Youngsville was the birthplace of Louisiana businessman and politician Dudley J. LeBlanc, the entrepreneur of the Hadacol fortune of the 1950s. Bernard LeBas of Ville Platte has represented Evangeline and St. Landry parishes in the Louisiana House of Representatives since 2008. He is a former resident of Youngsville.

Youngsville was settled in the early 19th century by French Acadian farmers. Before 1839, George Roy and his son, Desire, laid out the area and named the community "Royville". The settlement had grown large enough by 1859 to establish one of the oldest Catholic churches in Lafayette Parish: St. Anne Church, on the community's oldest street, Church Street. In 1908, the U.S. Postal Service asked village leaders to change the name because the town was being confused with the north Louisiana town of Rayville. So in 1908, the village of Youngsville was incorporated, with the name meaning "young village". It chose a government of a mayor and three aldermen. On January 20, 1983, Louisiana Governor David C. Treen declared Youngsville a town. The town increased its governing body to a mayor and five aldermen to accommodate its population.

Youngsville was the fastest-growing town in Louisiana from 1990 to 2005. Its population has increased by over 300 percent. According to the 2010 U.S. census, Youngsville grew at a rate of 103% between years 2000 and 2010. Youngsville was declared a city by Governor Kathleen Blanco in 2006. In 2007, Mayor Wilson Viator and the Youngsville City Council named Joey Langlinais as the Chairman of the Centennial Committee. Although the city has extended its boundaries and expanded its services, Youngsville has remained a rural city surrounded by sugarcane farms.

Youngsville is located in southeastern Lafayette Parish at 30°6′2″N 91°59′27″W (30.100595, -91.990707). It is bordered to the north by Lafayette, the parish seat, and to the east by the city of Broussard. The center of Lafayette is 10 miles (16 km) to the north, Abbeville is 16 miles (26 km) to the southwest, and New Iberia is 16 miles to the southeast. According to the United States Census Bureau, Youngsville has a total land area of 12.07 square miles (31.26 km²), all of it recorded as land. 

Youngsville places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Youngsville Medical Clinic and Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center offer comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Anytime Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. For yoga enthusiasts, Goodwolf Power Yoga provides a serene environment for various yoga classes. CrossFit offers high-intensity workouts for those looking to push their limits. For a more relaxed approach, Reflections Spa and Wellness offers massages and wellness treatments. The Warren YMCA is another great place with diverse fitness programs and swimming facilities. 

The top sites in Youngsville, LA are the Youngsville Sports Complex, Les Vieux Chenes Golf Course, and Foster Park.

Population: 17,361 (2022). Elevation: 33 feet (10 m). ZIP Code: 70592. Area Code: 337. Area: 8.2 square miles (21.2 km²).

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Is Youngsville LA a good place to live?

Youngsville is in Lafayette Parish and is one of the best places to live in Louisiana. Living in Youngsville offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Youngsville, there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Youngsville and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Youngsville are above average.

What county is Youngsville, LA in?

Youngsville is a city in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States, and is part of the Lafayette metropolitan statistical area. The population was 8,105 at the 2010 U.S. census and 15,929 at the 2020 United States census. Youngsville was the birthplace of Louisiana businessman and politician Dudley J. LeBlanc, the entrepreneur of the Hadacol fortune of the 1950s.

What are the demographics of Youngsville, LA?

Youngsville is a city located in Iberia Parish, Lafayette Parish, St. Martin Parish, and Vermilion Parish Louisiana. Youngsville has a 2024 population of 18,691. Youngsville is currently growing at a rate of 3.69% annually and its population has increased by 16.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,031 in 2020. According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Youngsville was: White: 84.58%, Black or African American: 11.19%, Two or more races: 2.64%, Asian: 1.43%, Other race: 0.16%, Native American: 0%, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%.

Sources

City of Youngsville

Wikipedia

World Population Review

Niche

Youngsville Sports Complex

Les Vieux Chenes Golf Course

Foster Park

Youngsville Medical Clinic

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

Anytime Fitness

Goodwolf Power Yoga

CrossFit

Reflections Spa and Wellness

Warren YMCA

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