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Cecilia, LA

Census-designated place in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.

Population

1,742

Land area

2.1sq mi

People per sq mi

822

ZIP codes

0

Cecilia and its ZIP codes

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Cecilia at a glance

  • Cecilia is about 7.7 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $67,109 a year, 10% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
  • Median rent is $804 a month.

Local data for Cecilia, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Cecilia, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$67,109

Poverty rate

22.6%

Median rent

$804/mo

Homeownership

72.5%

Bachelor's or higher

22.4%

Median age

32.8

Average commute

20.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (356), German Americans (257), Italian Americans (56).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Martin Parish. PPP loans are for Cecilia.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,064

12,315 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,366

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$322M

FY 2026, $6,222 per person

St. Martin Parish economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Cecilia, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.9%
  • Carpooled2.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home17.4%

Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Cecilia, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

216

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

2,157

9.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 44°F

62.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Cecilia, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

46.0%

U.S. 33.3% +12.7 pts

Diabetes

16.1%

U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts

Smoking

20.7%

U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.5%

U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts

Cities near Cecilia

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HendersonTown2.6 mi3
Breaux BridgeCity4.6 mi7.7
ArnaudvilleTown7 mi0.7
ParksVillage8.2 mi0.8
CatahoulaCensus-designated place12 mi3.1
CarencroCity12 mi7.9
LeonvilleTown12 mi2.7
Grand CoteauTown13 mi2.4
SunsetTown14 mi3.2
St. MartinvilleCity14 mi3.2
LafayetteCity15 mi56.2
Krotz SpringsTown15 mi1.7
BroussardCity15 mi18.2
CanktonVillage16 mi2
OssunCensus-designated place16 mi3.4
ScottCity16 mi11.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Cecilia, LA in?
Cecilia is in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Cecilia, LA?
About 1,742 people live in Cecilia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Cecilia?
Nearby places include Henderson (2.6 mi), Breaux Bridge (4.6 mi), Arnaudville (7 mi), Parks (8.2 mi), Catahoula (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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