Duson, LA is a small town located in Lafayette Parish with a population of 1,592 and a population density of 562 people per square mile. It is known for its friendly locals and small-town charm. Local businesses include restaurants such as Cajun Brothers Cafe and Sam’s Poboys & Seafood; shops like Duson Discount Grocery and Joe's Gator Shack; churches like Abundant Grace Fellowship Church and Duson Church of the Nazarene; as well as entertainment venues such as the Duson Swimming Pool. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at Lake Martin, exploring the wetlands on an airboat tour, or walking the nature trails at Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge. Other organizations in the area include the Knights of Columbus and 4-H Clubs. There are also local sporting events such as football games at Duson High School Stadium or softball tournaments at McKee Park.
The population in Duson is 1,592. There are 508 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Duson is 37, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Duson is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Duson
- 39.6% are married
- 19.3% are divorced
- 15.4% are married with children
- 40.5% have children, but are single
Race in Duson
- 61.3% are White
- 30.5% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 5.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander