Smallest Cities in Louisiana

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Louisiana

1 Cut Off 5,157

2 Carlyss 5,184

3 Avondale 5,200

4 Brownfields 5,263

5 Chackbay 5,287

6 Grambling 5,302

7 St. Martinville 5,367

8 Gray 5,524

9 Leesville 5,610

10 Patterson 5,801

11 Larose 5,937

12 Elmwood 6,022

13 Schriever 6,052

14 Inniswold 6,061

15 Tallulah 6,124

16 Plaquemine 6,136

17 Ville Platte 6,299

18 Walker 6,385

19 Franklin 6,557

20 Galliano 6,563

21 St. Gabriel 6,569

22 Oakdale 6,614

23 Donaldsonville 6,792

24 Lacombe 6,883

25 Addis 7,052

26 Rayne 7,147

27 Bridge City 7,258

28 St. Rose 7,271

29 Red Chute 7,418

30 Reserve 7,471

31 Meraux 7,492

32 Breaux Bridge 7,497

33 Eden Isle 7,753

34 Old Jefferson 7,790

35 Ponchatoula 7,839

36 Fort Polk South 8,056

37 Prien 8,248

38 Scott 8,348

39 Oak Hills Place 8,380

40 Westwego 8,382

41 Village St. George 8,880

42 Harahan 8,939

43 Merrydale 9,149

44 Eunice 9,261

45 Denham Springs 9,362

46 Bastrop 9,408

47 Jennings 9,679

48 DeRidder 9,812

49 Jefferson 9,984

50 Raceland 10,517

51 Bogalusa 10,539

52 Waggaman 10,617

53 Carencro 10,882

54 Belle Chasse 11,046

55 Abbeville 11,086

56 Timberlane 11,169

57 Morgan City 11,208

58 Bayou Blue 11,218

59 Moss Bluff 11,451

60 Crowley 11,554

61 Covington 11,568

62 Minden 11,604

63 Woodmere 11,775

64 Destrehan 11,786

65 Gardere 12,130

66 Baker 12,322

67 Claiborne 12,647

68 Gonzales 12,748

69 West Monroe 12,837

70 Mandeville 12,931

71 River Ridge 13,170

72 Broussard 13,791

73 Luling 13,873

74 Pineville 14,268

75 Opelousas 15,662

76 Thibodaux 15,792

77 Youngsville 16,664

78 Estelle 16,761

79 Gretna 17,468

80 Natchitoches 17,682

81 Shenandoah 18,259

82 Zachary 19,637

83 Hammond 20,790

84 Sulphur 21,004

85 Harvey 21,710

86 Bayou Cane 22,143

87 Ruston 22,224

88 Chalmette 22,447

89 Terrytown 25,844

90 New Iberia 27,926

91 Laplace 28,480

92 Slidell 28,664

93 Central 29,603

94 Marrero 31,866

95 Houma 32,760

96 Prairieville 35,010

97 Alexandria 44,566

98 Monroe 47,241

99 Bossier City 62,832

100 Kenner 65,113

The smallest cities in Louisiana (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Cut Off has a population of just 5,157. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,157 residents, Cut Off is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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