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Wallace, LA
Census-designated place in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana.
Population
791
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
123
ZIP codes
0
Wallace and its ZIP codes
Wallace at a glance
- The median household income is $38,389, 37% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,700 (15% below Louisiana).
Local data for Wallace, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wallace, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,389
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$184,700
Homeownership
63.6%
Bachelor's or higher
41.8%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
30.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (100), German Americans (6).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. John the Baptist Parish. PPP loans are for Wallace.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,200
13,415 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,224
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$683M
FY 2026, $16,089 per person
How people get to work
Wallace, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 30.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wallace, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
167
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,448
34.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 43°F
67.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wallace, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Wallace
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GaryvilleCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 14.3 |
| GramercyTown | 3.1 mi | 2 |
| PaulinaCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 4.6 |
| LutcherTown | 4.7 mi | 3.4 |
| North VacherieCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Grand PointCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 4.3 |
| EdgardCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 11.4 |
| ReserveCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 14.6 |
| South VacherieCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 5.1 |
| HesterCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3.5 |
| Pleasure BendCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 4.2 |
| KillonaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| ConventCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.9 |
| MoonshineCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| RomevilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| LaplaceCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 20.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wallace, LA in?
- Wallace is in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Wallace, LA?
- About 791 people live in Wallace, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wallace?
- Nearby places include Garyville (3 mi), Gramercy (3.1 mi), Paulina (4.1 mi), Lutcher (4.7 mi), North Vacherie (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023