Laplace Population 2026

Laplace has a population of 29,872, making it the #1559 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Louisiana. It is about 295× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Laplace (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

29,872

Rank in United States

#1559

Coordinates

30.07°N, 90.48°W

~3 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

1,573 km

977 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Louisiana

City	Population	Rank in United States
New Orleans	362,701	#53
Baton Rouge	227,470	#102
Shreveport	187,593	#137
Metairie	138,481	#203
Lafayette	121,374	#238
Lake Charles	76,070	#488
Bossier City	68,094	#566
Kenner	67,091	#578

Cities near Laplace

Kenner67,091 people · ~24 km away
Metairie138,481 people · ~33 km away
New Orleans362,701 people · ~41 km away
Marrero33,141 people · ~41 km away
Harvey20,348 people · ~43 km away
Terrytown23,319 people · ~47 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Laplace?

Laplace has a population of 29,872 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1559 biggest city in United States.

What state is Laplace in?

Laplace is located in Louisiana, United States.

Is Laplace the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,573 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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