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Abita Springs, Louisiana Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Abita Springs is 2,600, with a gender distribution of 49% male and 51% female. The population has steadily increased, partly due to the town’s reputation as a charming, artsy community with access to nearby New Orleans.

City Facts

  • Founded: 1887
  • County: St. Tammany Parish
  • Land Area: 4.3 square miles
  • Population Density: 605 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 985
  • Zip Code: 70420

Geography and Location

Abita Springs is located in southeastern Louisiana, about 40 miles north of New Orleans, nestled on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Known for its mineral springs, the town has a long history as a health retreat and continues to draw visitors with its quaint, small-town atmosphere. Abita Springs is a vibrant artistic community, with local galleries, studios, and the famous Abita Brewing Company. The town is surrounded by forests and wetlands, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as biking along the Tammany Trace or exploring nearby state parks. Its proximity to New Orleans and the Gulf Coast makes Abita Springs a desirable place to live, combining the charm of rural Louisiana with access to urban conveniences.

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.1 years
Median household income: $39,923
Median house value: $109,000

Population by Race

Races in Abita Springs:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.1%)
  • Black (3.0%)
  • Hispanic (1.8%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

Ancestries: French (22.2%), Irish (17.2%), German (16.1%), Italian (14.3%), United States (10.8%), English (10.7%).

Elevation: 33 feet

Land area: 4.1 square miles

Map of Abita Springs, LA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Abita Springs

  • High school or higher: 88.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 30.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.9%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 29.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Abita Springs town

  • Never married: 20.7%
  • Now married: 63.4%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 6.3%
  • Divorced: 8.6%

1.6% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +682 (+53.5%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Abita Springs:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Abita Springs:

  • LAKEFRONT (about 31 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Abbreviation: NEW)
  • LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL (about 37 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Abbreviation: MSY)
  • STENNIS INTL (about 42 miles; BAY ST LOUIS, MS; Abbreviation: HSA)

Other public-use airports nearest to Abita Springs:

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Abita Springs:

  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS (about 31 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Full-time enrollment: 12,442)
  • SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY (about 31 miles; HAMMOND, LA; Full-time enrollment: 12,549)
  • SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AT NEW ORLEANS (about 32 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Full-time enrollment: 3,217)
  • DELGADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 35 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Full-time enrollment: 8,193)
  • LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY-HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER (about 36 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Full-time enrollment: 2,496)
  • XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA (about 37 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Full-time enrollment: 3,659)
  • TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA (about 37 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Full-time enrollment: 10,230)

Public primary/middle schools in Abita Springs:

  • ABITA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 596; Location: 22410 LEVEL STREET; Grades: PK – 03)
  • ABITA SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 372; Location: 72079 MAPLE STREET; Grades: 04 – 06)

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