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Addis, Louisiana Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Addis is 5,500, with 48% male and 52% female. The town has experienced rapid growth in recent years due to its proximity to Baton Rouge and suburban development.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1881
  • County: West Baton Rouge Parish
  • Land area: 3.4 square miles
  • Population density: 1,618 people per square mile
  • Area code: 225
  • Zip code: 70710

Geography and Location

Addis is a town located in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, situated just across the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge. The town is part of the larger Baton Rouge metropolitan area, benefiting from suburban growth and proximity to the state’s capital. Addis is positioned along Louisiana Highway 1, a major north-south route that runs parallel to the Mississippi River, providing easy access to Baton Rouge and other nearby cities. The geography of Addis includes flat floodplains and bayous, typical of the Louisiana River Parishes region. The town is known for its blend of rural and suburban characteristics. Addis has a humid subtropical climate, with long, hot summers and mild winters.

Demographics

Median resident age: 31.1 years
Median household income: $36,187
Median house value: $94,900

Population by Race

Races in Addis:

  • White Non-Hispanic (75.3%)
  • Black (23.0%)
  • Hispanic (1.0%)

Ancestries: French (27.3%), United States (16.4%), Italian (5.6%), German (5.4%), French Canadian (4.7%), Irish (3.7%).

Elevation: 19 feet

Land area: 1.8 square miles

Map of Addis, LA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Addis

  • High school or higher: 80.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
  • Unemployed: 5.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Addis town

  • Never married: 31.5%
  • Now married: 48.0%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 4.9%
  • Divorced: 13.7%

1.1% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +562 (+33.5%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Addis:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Addis:

  • BATON ROUGE METROPOLITAN, RYAN FIELD (about 15 miles; BATON ROUGE, LA; Abbreviation: BTR)
  • ACADIANA REGIONAL (about 49 miles; NEW IBERIA, LA; Abbreviation: ARA)
  • LAFAYETTE REGIONAL (about 51 miles; LAFAYETTE, LA; Abbreviation: LFT)

Other public-use airports nearest to Addis:

  • LOUISIANA REGIONAL (about 27 miles; GONZALES, LA; Abbreviation: L38)
  • FALSE RIVER RGNL (about 29 miles; NEW ROADS, LA; Abbreviation: HZR)
  • PETE ANTIE MUNI (about 40 miles; MELVILLE, LA; Abbreviation: 7L9)

Amtrak station near Addis:

  • 9 miles: BATON ROUGE (1253 FLORIDA ST.) – Bus Station. Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Addis:

  • LOUISIANA STATE UNIV & AG & MECH & HEBERT LAWS CTR (about 7 miles; BATON ROUGE, LA; Full-time enrollment: 28,696)
  • SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AND A & M COLLEGE (about 13 miles; BATON ROUGE, LA; Full-time enrollment: 8,399)
  • NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 49 miles; THIBODAUX, LA; Full-time enrollment: 6,244)
  • SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY (about 56 miles; HAMMOND, LA; Full-time enrollment: 12,549)
  • UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE (about 56 miles; LAFAYETTE, LA; Full-time enrollment: 13,673)
  • TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA (about 84 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Full-time enrollment: 10,230)
  • LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS (about 84 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Full-time enrollment: 4,399)

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