Washington, Louisiana
Town · Population 711 · #185 in Louisiana
tiny community🌐 washington-la.uscitysearch.com
About Washington
Set in the central part of Louisiana, Washington is a tiny community with an estimated population of 711.
Washington holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.83 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 857 residents per square mile.
📰 Washington News Today
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Washington parish Louisiana and Pearl River, Mississippi wdsu.com · Aug 16
- WASHINGTON: La Conner Town Council approves temporary moratorium on data centers thegazette.com · Aug 13
- Louisiana warns of rise in flesh-eating bacteria infections washingtonpost.com · Aug 10
- Remains of missing Washington Parish man believed found in rural area, sheriff says WWLTV.com · Jul 28
- Sue Soileau Brignac Durand Obituary (1953 - 2026) - Washington, LA - KADN Legacy obituary · Aug 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Washington Unique
- One of 18 places in the US named Washington — but the Louisiana one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Washington
- Steamboat Warehouse Restaurant — cajun
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Town of Washington Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Washington
- Thistlethwaite State Wildlife Management Area reviews ★
- Thistlethwaite Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Washington Historic District reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Washington
- Grand Prairie Elementary School
- North Central High School
- Washington Career & Technical Education Center
- Washington Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)711
Rank in state#185 of 304
Land area0.83 sq mi
Density857/sq mi
Coordinates30.6156, -92.0599