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Ville Platte, LA

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Population
6,172
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
72 ft
Median Home Value
$101,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$656/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$28,361
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in LouisianaPopulation rankingHighest population places in LouisianaNearest larger communityLafayette, Louisiana36 miles away · 123,311 residents.

About Ville Platte

Ville Platte is the largest city and the parish seat of Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. Situated in Cajun country and famous as the Smoked Meat Capital of the World, the community had a population of 6,253 at the 2020 census, features the Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum, and is served by the Evangeline Parish School Board locally.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+99.2ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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