Moving to Anacoco, Louisiana

The current estimated population of Anacoco, Louisiana is 856, with 48.9% male and 51.1% female. The town has seen stable population growth due to its location near Fort Polk and Toledo Bend Reservoir.

City Facts

• Year founded: 1954
• County: Vernon
• Land area: 2.1 square miles
• Population density: Approximately 407 people per square mile
• Area code: 337
• Zip code: 71403

Geography and Location

Anacoco, Louisiana, is located in Vernon Parish, in the western part of the state, about 10 miles west of Leesville and close to the Texas border. The town is situated near Toledo Bend Reservoir, one of the largest man-made lakes in the United States, making it a popular destination for fishing, boating, and camping. Anacoco is a small, rural community with a strong connection to the military, due to its proximity to Fort Polk. The town offers a peaceful, scenic lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.3 years
Median household income: $37,303
Median house value: $78,800

Population by Race

Races in Anacoco:

• White Non-Hispanic (93.0%)
• American Indian (3.1%)
• Two or more races (2.5%)
• Hispanic (2.4%)
• Other race (0.9%)

Ancestries: United States (18.1%), Irish (14.7%), English (12.8%), German (9.0%), French (3.2%), Dutch (2.7%).

Elevation: 338 feet

Land area: 3.1 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Anacoco

• High school or higher: 81.4%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 20.2%
• Graduate or professional degree: 6.0%
• Unemployed: 9.0%
• Mean travel time to work: 26.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Anacoco village

• Never married: 16.1%
• Now married: 65.3%
• Separated: 1.4%
• Widowed: 9.8%
• Divorced: 7.5%

2.1% Foreign born (1.5% Europe, 0.6% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +82 (+10.5%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Anacoco:

• BYRD REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; LEESVILLE, LA)
• TRI PARISH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; LEESVILLE, LA)
• SABINE MEDICAL CENTER (about 23 miles; MANY, LA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Anacoco:

• POLK AAF (about 19 miles; FORT POLK, LA; Abbreviation: POE)
• ALEXANDRIA INTL (about 57 miles; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Abbreviation: AEX)
• CHENNAULT INTL (about 74 miles; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Abbreviation: CWF)

Other public-use airports nearest to Anacoco:

• LEESVILLE (about 6 miles; LEESVILLE, LA; Abbreviation: L39)
• HART (about 22 miles; MANY, LA; Abbreviation: 3R4)
• BEAUREGARD PARISH (about 30 miles; DE RIDDER, LA; Abbreviation: DRI)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Anacoco:

• NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA (about 39 miles; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Full-time enrollment: 7,710)
• MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Full-time enrollment: 6,460)
• LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY-SHREVEPORT (about 79 miles; SHREVEPORT, LA; Full-time enrollment: 3,059)
• STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 93 miles; NACOGDOCHES, TX; Full-time enrollment: 10,217)
• BOSSIER PARISH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 93 miles; BOSSIER CITY, LA; Full-time enrollment: 2,743)
• GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY (about 98 miles; GRAMBLING, LA; Full-time enrollment: 4,299)
• ANGELINA COLLEGE (about 99 miles; LUFKIN, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,773)

Schools

Public high school in Anacoco:

• ANACOCO HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 370; Location: 4740 PORT ARTHUR AVENUE; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Anacoco:

• ANACOCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 551; Location: 4726 PORT ARTHUR AVENUE; Grades: PK – 06)