Mamou, LA is a small town with a population of 5,583 people according to the most recent census. The population density of Mamou is 47 people per square mile which is lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. The local businesses in Mamou include The Cajun Cowboy, an eatery specializing in Cajun cuisine, S & L Grocery Store, Poche's Meat Market and Garage, and Don's Tire Store. For visitors there are plenty of outdoor activities year-round such as hunting and fishing excursions, camping in Chicot State Park or exploring Louisiana’s bayous on a kayak tour. Mamou also has local organizations like the Veterans Club of Mamou and the American Legion Post #37. Local sporting events include football matches between Mamou High School and neighboring schools as well as other high school sports tournaments throughout the year.
The population in Mamou (zip 70554) is 5,583. There are 49 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mamou (zip 70554) is 33.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mamou (zip 70554) is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mamou (zip 70554)
- 49.5% are married
- 19.0% are divorced
- 21.0% are married with children
- 39.4% have children, but are single
Race in Mamou (zip 70554)
- 67.3% are White
- 28.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander