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Most Dense in Louisiana

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense — Louisiana

1 Timberlane 7,446/mi²
2 Terrytown 7,061/mi²
3 Metairie 6,002/mi²
4 River Ridge 4,704/mi²
5 Marrero 4,426/mi²
6 Harahan 4,425/mi²
7 Kenner 4,373/mi²
8 Gretna 4,324/mi²
9 Village St. George 3,982/mi²
10 Jefferson 3,684/mi²
11 Gardere 3,654/mi²
12 Estelle 3,612/mi²
13 Harvey 3,345/mi²
14 Woodmere 3,226/mi²
15 Chalmette 3,131/mi²
16 Shenandoah 2,945/mi²
17 Bayou Cane 2,910/mi²
18 Inniswold 2,706/mi²
19 Oak Hills Place 2,695/mi²
20 Westwego 2,687/mi²
21 Baton Rouge 2,573/mi²
22 Eden Isle 2,550/mi²
23 New Iberia 2,507/mi²
24 Thibodaux 2,326/mi²
25 Patterson 2,302/mi²
26 Houma 2,264/mi²
27 New Orleans 2,219/mi²
28 Old Jefferson 2,213/mi²
29 Tallulah 2,203/mi²
30 Lafayette 2,163/mi²
31 Merrydale 2,158/mi²
32 Plaquemine 2,101/mi²
33 Destrehan 2,053/mi²
34 Crowley 1,975/mi²
35 Slidell 1,885/mi²
36 Morgan City 1,874/mi²
37 Rayne 1,871/mi²
38 Sulphur 1,869/mi²
39 Waggaman 1,853/mi²
40 Abbeville 1,832/mi²
41 Meraux 1,805/mi²
42 Eunice 1,802/mi²
43 Donaldsonville 1,797/mi²
44 Bridge City 1,736/mi²
45 Lake Charles 1,721/mi²
46 Shreveport 1,696/mi²
47 St. Martinville 1,693/mi²
48 Addis 1,679/mi²
49 Ponchatoula 1,661/mi²
50 Opelousas 1,620/mi²
51 West Monroe 1,599/mi²
52 Elmwood 1,597/mi²
53 Prairieville 1,591/mi²
54 Monroe 1,589/mi²
55 Ville Platte 1,567/mi²
56 Alexandria 1,565/mi²
57 Prien 1,547/mi²
58 Baker 1,462/mi²
59 Hammond 1,459/mi²
60 Covington 1,439/mi²
61 Bossier City 1,415/mi²
62 Mandeville 1,396/mi²
63 Gonzales 1,392/mi²
64 Carencro 1,384/mi²
65 Laplace 1,363/mi²
66 Belle Chasse 1,352/mi²
67 Youngsville 1,328/mi²
68 Fort Polk South 1,312/mi²
69 Denham Springs 1,279/mi²
70 Oakdale 1,274/mi²
71 Brownfields 1,271/mi²
72 Claiborne 1,270/mi²
73 Pineville 1,131/mi²
74 Bogalusa 1,108/mi²
75 St. Rose 1,100/mi²
76 Bastrop 1,099/mi²
77 DeRidder 1,056/mi²
78 Ruston 1,049/mi²
79 Breaux Bridge 971/mi²
80 Walker 969/mi²
81 Avondale 935/mi²
82 Jennings 917/mi²
83 Grambling 893/mi²
84 Red Chute 805/mi²
85 Minden 772/mi²
86 Natchitoches 763/mi²
87 Broussard 759/mi²
88 Moss Bluff 752/mi²
89 Zachary 731/mi²
90 Scott 712/mi²
91 Franklin 658/mi²
92 Leesville 630/mi²
93 Luling 596/mi²
94 Galliano 589/mi²
95 Larose 546/mi²
96 Reserve 513/mi²
97 Raceland 488/mi²
98 Bayou Blue 482/mi²
99 Gray 481/mi²
100 Central 475/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Louisiana pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Timberlane leads with 7,446 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Timberlane has 7,446 people per square mile — that's roughly 12 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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