Wallace, Louisiana is a small rural community located in St. John the Baptist Parish. With a population of 1,201, it is one of the smaller towns in the region. Despite its relatively small size, Wallace has plenty to offer. The town is home to several local businesses such as Wallace Grocery and Feed Store, Cunningham Hardware Store, and Darnell’s Café. There are also many outdoor activities available year round including fishing, hiking and camping in nearby areas like Bayou Lafourche State Park. Other organizations include the Wallace United Methodist Church and Boys & Girls Club of St. John the Baptist Parish. Local sporting events often take place at the Wallace High School football stadium or on the track at Palmetto Middle School.
The population in Wallace is 1,201. There are 186 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wallace is 39.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wallace is 3.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wallace
- 36.3% are married
- 5.4% are divorced
- 53.7% are married with children
- 16.6% have children, but are single
Race in Wallace
- 3.5% are White
- 96.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander