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Pitkin, LA
Census-designated place in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
Population
489
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
79
ZIP codes
0
Pitkin and its ZIP codes
Pitkin at a glance
- Pitkin is 26% less dense than Louisiana as a whole.
Local data for Pitkin, LA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vernon Parish. PPP loans are for Pitkin.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,035
12,525 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,923
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$563M
FY 2026, $11,555 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Pitkin, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
337
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
248
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
62.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pitkin, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Pitkin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SugartownCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2 |
| ElizabethVillage | 8.5 mi | 1.6 |
| OakdaleCity | 18 mi | 5.2 |
| Fort Polk SouthCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.1 |
| Fort Polk NorthCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8.4 |
| GlenmoraTown | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| McNaryVillage | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| RosepineTown | 22 mi | 2.4 |
| DeRidderCity | 22 mi | 9.3 |
| New LlanoTown | 23 mi | 2.7 |
| SimpsonVillage | 23 mi | 8.1 |
| LeesvilleCity | 25 mi | 8.9 |
| Forest HillVillage | 25 mi | 3.8 |
| OberlinTown | 26 mi | 4.4 |
| LongvilleCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 5.7 |
| ReevesVillage | 29 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pitkin, LA in?
- Pitkin is in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Pitkin, LA?
- About 489 people live in Pitkin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pitkin?
- Nearby places include Sugartown (8.3 mi), Elizabeth (8.5 mi), Oakdale (18 mi), Fort Polk South (19 mi), Fort Polk North (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023