Lawtell, LA is a small town located in Saint Landry Parish. With a population of 1,126 and a population density of 458 people per square mile, Lawtell offers its residents a peaceful living environment and close-knit community. The town has several local businesses such as Chenault’s Grocery Store, the CK Store, and the Lawtell Inn Restaurant. For outdoor activities, residents can enjoy fishing at nearby lakes or walking along the trails at Lawtell Park. There are also several organizations that contribute to the life of citizens in town such as the Lawtell Volunteer Fire Department, Boy Scouts Troop 239, and The Greater Lawtell Community Center. In addition, each September Lawtell hosts an annual sporting event for youth basketball teams organized by the Greater Lawtell Community Center.
The population in Lawtell is 1,126. There are 272 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lawtell is 38.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lawtell is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lawtell
- 30.0% are married
- 5.9% are divorced
- 33.9% are married with children
- 4.5% have children, but are single
Race in Lawtell
- 45.7% are White
- 54.3% 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