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Gueydan, LA
Town in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
Population
1,464
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,608
ZIP codes
0
Gueydan and its ZIP codes
Gueydan at a glance
- Gueydan is about 15 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $27,891 a year, 54% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $74,300 (66% below Louisiana) and median rent is $747 a month.
Local data for Gueydan, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gueydan, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,891
Poverty rate
39.5%
Median home value
$74,300
Median rent
$747/mo
Homeownership
71.0%
Bachelor's or higher
7.7%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
38.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (301), Irish Americans (116), German Americans (77).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vermilion Parish. PPP loans are for Gueydan.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,398
12,968 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,234
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$359M
FY 2026, $6,261 per person
How people get to work
Gueydan, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.8%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 38.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gueydan, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
231
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,149
25.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 42°F
63.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gueydan, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Gueydan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MorseVillage | 6.2 mi | 1.4 |
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake ArthurTown | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| EstherwoodVillage | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| MermentauVillage | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| KaplanCity | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| CrowleyCity | 15 mi | 5.9 |
| EganCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| JenningsCity | 16 mi | 10.6 |
| RoanokeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| RayneCity | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| IotaTown | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| PerryCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| AbbevilleCity | 23 mi | 6 |
| WelshTown | 23 mi | 6.3 |
| DusonTown | 24 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gueydan, LA in?
- Gueydan is in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Gueydan, LA?
- About 1,464 people live in Gueydan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gueydan?
- Nearby places include Morse (6.2 mi), Midland (10 mi), Lake Arthur (11 mi), Estherwood (11 mi), Mermentau (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023