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West Monroe, LA
City in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
Population
12,729
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,586
ZIP codes
0
West Monroe and its ZIP codes
West Monroe at a glance
- West Monroe is about 15 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- It is the 40th most populous of 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- Households here earn a median of $49,386 a year, 19% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $192,400 (11% below Louisiana) and median rent is $826 a month.
Local data for West Monroe, LA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools8
- Colleges2
- Libraries2
- Banks13
- Post Offices1
- Parks6
- Grocery Stores9
- Restaurants103
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
West Monroe, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,386
Poverty rate
26.3%
Median home value
$192,400
Median rent
$826/mo
Homeownership
44.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (749), Mexican Americans (685), German Americans (338).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ouachita Parish. PPP loans are for West Monroe.
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
How people get to work
West Monroe, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.7%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.8%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West Monroe, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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 zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Monroe, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near West Monroe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrownsvilleCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 3.5 |
| ClaiborneCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 10 |
| BawcomvilleCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.2 |
| MonroeCity | 3.7 mi | 29.7 |
| RichwoodTown | 6.6 mi | 2.5 |
| LakeshoreCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.8 |
| SwartzCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.1 |
| CalhounCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| SterlingtonTown | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| StartCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| DownsvilleVillage | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| ErosTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| CollinstonVillage | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| ChoudrantVillage | 20 mi | 4.2 |
| ChathamTown | 22 mi | 1 |
| BastropCity | 23 mi | 8.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Monroe, LA in?
- West Monroe is in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of West Monroe, LA?
- About 12,729 people live in West Monroe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Monroe?
- Nearby places include Brownsville (2.1 mi), Claiborne (3 mi), Bawcomville (3.4 mi), Monroe (3.7 mi), Richwood (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023