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Welsh, LA
Town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
Population
3,313
Land area
6.3sq mi
People per sq mi
524
ZIP codes
0
Welsh and its ZIP codes
Welsh at a glance
- Welsh is about 4.9 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $78,185 a year, 29% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,900 (19% below Louisiana) and median rent is $576 a month.
Local data for Welsh, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Welsh, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,185
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$174,900
Median rent
$576/mo
Homeownership
82.8%
Bachelor's or higher
11.3%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
32.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (779), Irish Americans (126), German Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson Davis Parish. PPP loans are for Welsh.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,559
7,936 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,817
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$191M
FY 2026, $5,933 per person
How people get to work
Welsh, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone96.2%
- Carpooled1.7%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Welsh, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
210
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
862
7.1% 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 Welsh, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.2%
U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
20.5%
U.S. 12.8% +7.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Welsh
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RoanokeCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.4 |
| LacassineCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.7 |
| JenningsCity | 9.2 mi | 10.6 |
| HayesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| FentonVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| IowaTown | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| Lake ArthurTown | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| MermentauVillage | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| KinderTown | 18 mi | 5.5 |
| EganCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.8 |
| EltonTown | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| IotaTown | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| MorseVillage | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| EstherwoodVillage | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| BasileTown | 21 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Welsh, LA in?
- Welsh is in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Welsh, LA?
- About 3,313 people live in Welsh, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Welsh?
- Nearby places include Roanoke (3.8 mi), Lacassine (6.5 mi), Jennings (9.2 mi), Hayes (11 mi), Fenton (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023