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Lakeshore, LA

Census-designated place in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population

3,437

Land area

0.8sq mi

People per sq mi

4,049

ZIP codes

0

Lakeshore and its ZIP codes

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Lakeshore at a glance

  • Lakeshore is about 38 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • The median household income is $48,214, 21% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,800 (23% below Louisiana) and median rent is $1,061 a month.

Local data for Lakeshore, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lakeshore, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$48,214

Poverty rate

23.7%

Median home value

$166,800

Median rent

$1,061/mo

Homeownership

52.7%

Bachelor's or higher

23.8%

Median age

29.3

Average commute

19.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (100), French Americans (87), Irish Americans (75).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ouachita Parish. PPP loans are for Lakeshore.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,972

69,886 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,953

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1B

FY 2026, $6,389 per person

Ouachita Parish economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone72.5%
  • Carpooled15.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home12.3%

Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lakeshore, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

775

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

4,265

7.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 37°F

55.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lakeshore, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

50.5%

U.S. 33.3% +17.2 pts

Diabetes

21.5%

U.S. 12.1% +9.4 pts

Smoking

26.7%

U.S. 12.8% +13.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.3%

U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts

Cities near Lakeshore

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MonroeCity3.5 mi29.7
SwartzCensus-designated place4.3 mi8.1
RichwoodTown6.5 mi2.5
West MonroeCity7.1 mi8
BrownsvilleCensus-designated place8.4 mi3.5
BawcomvilleCensus-designated place9.2 mi3.2
ClaiborneCensus-designated place9.4 mi10
SterlingtonTown9.5 mi2.8
StartCensus-designated place10 mi3.5
CollinstonVillage14 mi1.1
Oak RidgeVillage16 mi1
RayvilleTown17 mi2.3
BastropCity18 mi8.6
CalhounCensus-designated place19 mi2.4
ManghamTown21 mi1.1
Mer RougeVillage22 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lakeshore, LA in?
Lakeshore is in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Lakeshore, LA?
About 3,437 people live in Lakeshore, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lakeshore?
Nearby places include Monroe (3.5 mi), Swartz (4.3 mi), Richwood (6.5 mi), West Monroe (7.1 mi), Brownsville (8.4 mi).

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

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