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Oldest Cities in Louisiana

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Louisiana

1 Eden Isle 54.2
2 Lacombe 51.3
3 St. Martinville 48.2
4 Westwego 47.4
5 Harahan 47.1
6 River Ridge 46.7
7 Oak Hills Place 45.6
8 Scott 45.6
9 Chackbay 45.2
10 Raceland 45.0
11 Jefferson 44.7
12 Mandeville 44.3
13 Moss Bluff 44.2
14 Denham Springs 44.1
15 Ponchatoula 43.9
16 Plaquemine 43.7
17 Oakdale 42.7
18 Larose 42.1
19 Galliano 41.8
20 Morgan City 41.6
21 Metairie 41.5
22 Crowley 41.4
23 Gonzales 41.2
24 Marrero 41.1
25 Reserve 40.4
26 Central 40.3
27 Destrehan 40.2
28 Franklin 40.2
29 Shenandoah 40.1
30 Estelle 39.9
31 St. Rose 39.9
32 Gray 39.8
33 Cut Off 39.6
34 Kenner 39.4
35 Meraux 39.4
36 Sulphur 39.3
37 Covington 39.1
38 Eunice 38.9
39 Minden 38.7
40 Inniswold 38.7
41 Slidell 38.6
42 New Orleans 38.4
43 Belle Chasse 38.4
44 Waggaman 38.4
45 Jennings 38.4
46 Luling 38.2
47 Bogalusa 38.1
48 Breaux Bridge 38.1
49 Brownfields 38.0
50 DeRidder 37.7
51 Alexandria 37.6
52 Shreveport 37.5
53 Laplace 37.5
54 Harvey 37.4
55 Old Jefferson 37.4
56 Gretna 37.3
57 Lafayette 37.1
58 Prien 37.1
59 Woodmere 36.9
60 Village St. George 36.8
61 Thibodaux 36.7
62 Lake Charles 36.2
63 Pineville 36.0
64 West Monroe 36.0
65 St. Gabriel 35.8
66 Merrydale 35.6
67 Avondale 35.5
68 New Iberia 35.4
69 Bayou Cane 35.3
70 Bossier City 35.1
71 Houma 35.1
72 Monroe 34.7
73 Terrytown 34.6
74 Chalmette 34.6
75 Claiborne 34.5
76 Bayou Blue 34.4
77 Opelousas 34.3
78 Zachary 34.2
79 Youngsville 34.2
80 Carencro 34.2
81 Red Chute 34.2
82 Prairieville 34.1
83 Schriever 34.1
84 Leesville 34.1
85 Broussard 33.9
86 Bridge City 33.7
87 Timberlane 33.3
88 Elmwood 33.3
89 Bastrop 32.7
90 Rayne 32.7
91 Baker 32.4
92 Walker 32.2
93 Patterson 32.1
94 Tallulah 32.0
95 Ville Platte 31.9
96 Baton Rouge 31.8
97 Abbeville 31.8
98 Donaldsonville 30.8
99 Carlyss 30.8
100 Addis 30.2

Cities with the oldest median ages in Louisiana often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Eden Isle has a median age of 54.2 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Eden Isle's residents are over 54.2 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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