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Romeville, Louisiana
Romeville, Louisiana is located in Louisiana
Romeville, Louisiana
Romeville, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Romeville, Louisiana is located in the United States
Romeville, Louisiana
Romeville, Louisiana
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Louisiana
Parish St. James
Area
 • Total 3.56 sq mi (9.23 km2)
 • Land 3.25 sq mi (8.40 km2)
 • Water 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2)
Elevation
23 ft (7 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 99
 • Density 30.51/sq mi (11.78/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 225
GNIS feature ID 1628069

Romeville is a small community in St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is not a city or town, but an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official city. Romeville is also a "census-designated place," which means the government counts its population for official records.

In 2010, about 130 people lived in Romeville. The community is located right next to the Mississippi River. You can find it along Louisiana Highway 44.

Where is Romeville Located?

Romeville is in the state of Louisiana, in the southern United States. It sits on the east side of the famous Mississippi River. This river is one of the longest in North America.

How Big is Romeville?

The community of Romeville covers a total area of about 3.56 square miles. Most of this area, about 3.25 square miles, is land. The rest, about 0.32 square miles, is water. This water area likely includes parts of the Mississippi River.

How Many People Live in Romeville?

The number of people living in Romeville changes over time. The United States government counts everyone every ten years. This is called the U.S. Decennial Census.

Population Changes Over Time

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 130
2020 99 −23.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2010, Romeville had a population of 130 people. By 2020, the population had decreased to 99 people. This shows that the number of residents can go up or down between census years.

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