Prien, Louisiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Prien, Louisiana
Census-designated place
Prien, Louisiana Location in Louisiana
Country	United States
State	Louisiana
Parish	Calcasieu
Area
• Total	5.98 sq mi (15.48 km2)
• Land	5.34 sq mi (13.84 km2)
• Water	0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2)
Elevation	13 ft (4 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	7,745
• Density	1,449.29/sq mi (559.62/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	337
FIPS code	22-62647

Prien is a community in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed by its own local government.

In 2020, about 7,745 people lived in Prien. It is part of the larger Lake Charles area. This bigger area is called a "metropolitan statistical area," which means it's a region with a large population and close economic ties. Some parts of Prien have become part of the city of Lake Charles over time.

Where Prien is Located

Prien is found in southwestern Louisiana. It is situated on the south side of the city of Lake Charles. The community is located near 30°10′18″N 93°16′3″W / 30.17167°N 93.26750°W / 30.17167; -93.26750.

The original settlement of Prien is on the southeast shore of Prien Lake. This lake is actually a wider part of the Calcasieu River. Today, the CDP of Prien stretches further south.

The total area of Prien is about 5.98 square miles (15.48 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 5.34 square miles (13.84 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.63 square miles (1.64 square kilometers), is water. Over the years, some areas of Prien have been officially added to the city of Lake Charles.

Who Lives in Prien

The population of Prien was counted in the 2020 United States census. At that time, 7,745 people lived there. There were 2,999 households and 2,284 families in the CDP.

Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Prien as of 2020:

See also

In Spanish: Prien (Luisiana) para niños