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Montz, LA

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

Population

2,074

Land area

2.8sq mi

People per sq mi

750

ZIP codes

0

Montz and its ZIP codes

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Montz at a glance

  • Montz is about 7 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $91,875 a year, 51% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $308,800 (43% above Louisiana).

Local data for Montz, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Montz, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$91,875

Poverty rate

4.7%

Median home value

$308,800

Homeownership

91.9%

Bachelor's or higher

18.8%

Median age

42.4

Average commute

28.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (520), Italian Americans (452), Irish Americans (228).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Charles Parish. PPP loans are for Montz.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$88,136

23,194 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$64,344

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$329M

FY 2026, $6,268 per person

St. Charles Parish economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone79.8%
  • Carpooled1.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle1.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home16.6%

Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Montz, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

210

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

9,907

55.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 43°F

67.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Montz, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.1%

U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts

Diabetes

10.7%

U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts

Smoking

15.5%

U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.0%

U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts

Cities near Montz

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
KillonaCensus-designated place2.6 mi0.8
TaftCensus-designated place2.7 mi5
LaplaceCensus-designated place3.1 mi20.9
NorcoCensus-designated place3.8 mi3.4
HahnvilleCensus-designated place4.9 mi5.6
EdgardCensus-designated place5.1 mi11.4
New SarpyCensus-designated place5.5 mi1.4
ReserveCensus-designated place6.5 mi14.6
DestrehanCensus-designated place6.5 mi5.7
St. RoseCensus-designated place10 mi6.6
LulingCensus-designated place11 mi23.3
GaryvilleCensus-designated place11 mi14.3
ParadisCensus-designated place11 mi6.4
BoutteCensus-designated place11 mi13.8
AmaCensus-designated place11 mi3.5
WallaceCensus-designated place12 mi6.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Montz, LA in?
Montz is in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Montz, LA?
About 2,074 people live in Montz, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Montz?
Nearby places include Killona (2.6 mi), Taft (2.7 mi), Laplace (3.1 mi), Norco (3.8 mi), Hahnville (4.9 mi).

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

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