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Arnaudville, Louisiana Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Arnaudville is 1,400, with a gender distribution of 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained relatively stable, with the town serving as a cultural hub in the heart of Cajun country.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1870s
  • County: St. Landry Parish and St. Martin Parish
  • Land area: 0.6 square miles
  • Population density: 2,333 people per square mile
  • Area code: 337
  • Zip code: 70512

Geography and Location

Arnaudville is located in southern Louisiana, about 20 miles northeast of Lafayette, straddling the parishes of St. Landry and St. Martin. The town is known for its strong Cajun and Creole cultural heritage, with French language, music, and cuisine playing a central role in daily life. Arnaudville is situated near the Bayou Teche, a scenic waterway that has historically been important for the town’s economy and culture. The town experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The local economy is based on small businesses, tourism, and agriculture, with many visitors coming to experience the region’s rich cultural traditions. Arnaudville is accessible via Louisiana Highways 31 and 93, providing easy connections to Lafayette and other parts of Acadiana. The town’s blend of Cajun culture, historic charm, and access to the natural beauty of Louisiana’s bayous make it a unique and vibrant community in southern Louisiana.

Demographics

Median resident age: 41.5 years
Median household income: $21,600
Median house value: $62,300

Population by Race

Races in Arnaudville:

  • White Non-Hispanic (87.2%)
  • Black (10.7%)
  • Hispanic (1.6%)
  • Two or more races (0.5%)

Ancestries: French (20.5%), French Canadian (19.2%), United States (11.2%), German (5.8%), English (3.9%), Irish (2.0%).

Elevation: 29 feet

Land area: 0.7 square miles

Map of Arnaudville, LA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arnaudville

  • High school or higher: 50.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 7.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 37.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arnaudville town

  • Never married: 19.4%
  • Now married: 54.0%
  • Separated: 3.5%
  • Widowed: 14.2%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

0.4% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -41 (-2.8%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Arnaudville:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arnaudville:

  • LAFAYETTE REGIONAL (about 15 miles; LAFAYETTE, LA; Abbreviation: LFT)
  • ACADIANA REGIONAL (about 26 miles; NEW IBERIA, LA; Abbreviation: ARA)
  • BATON ROUGE METROPOLITAN, RYAN FIELD (about 56 miles; BATON ROUGE, LA; Abbreviation: BTR)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arnaudville:

  • BORDELON AIRPARK (about 9 miles; BREAUX BRIDGE, LA; Abbreviation: L28)
  • KIBS AIR PARK (about 15 miles; BRISTOL, LA; Abbreviation: L89)
  • ST LANDRY PARISH-AHART FIELD (about 15 miles; OPELOUSAS, LA; Abbreviation: OPL)

Amtrak station near Arnaudville:

  • 14 miles: LAFAYETTE (133 E. GRANT ST.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arnaudville:

  • UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE (about 17 miles; LAFAYETTE, LA; Full-time enrollment: 13,673)
  • LOUISIANA STATE UNIV & AG & MECH & HEBERT LAWS CTR (about 52 miles; BATON ROUGE, LA; Full-time enrollment: 28,696)
  • SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AND A & M COLLEGE (about 52 miles; BATON ROUGE, LA; Full-time enrollment: 8,399)
  • NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 88 miles; THIBODAUX, LA; Full-time enrollment: 6,244)
  • MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 97 miles; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Full-time enrollment: 6,460)
  • SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY (about 101 miles; HAMMOND, LA; Full-time enrollment: 12,549)
  • ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 115 miles; ALCORN STATE, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,594)

Schools

Public high school in Arnaudville:

  • BEAU CHENE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 798; Location: 7076 HIGHWAY 93; Grades: 08 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Arnaudville:

  • ARNAUDVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 450; Location: 120 WEST RAILROAD AVENUE; Grades: KG – 08)

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