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Welcome, Louisiana
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 Welcome, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Welcome, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. James |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.12 sq mi (13.27 km2) |
| • Land | 4.54 sq mi (11.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.58 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 672 |
| • Density | 148.08/sq mi (57.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1628458 |
Welcome is a small community in St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a "census-designated place," which means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population.
Welcome is located on the west side of the Mississippi River. You can find it along Louisiana Highway 18.
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Where is Welcome Located?
Welcome is found in the state of Louisiana. It is positioned at about 30 degrees North and 90 degrees West. This community covers an area of about 5.12 square miles. Most of this area, about 4.54 square miles, is land. The rest, about 0.58 square miles, is water.
How Many People Live in Welcome?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 800 | — | |
| 2020 | 672 | −16.0% | |
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Welcome was first counted as a separate place in the 2010 census. At that time, 800 people lived there. By the 2020 census, the population had changed to 672 people.
Who is a Famous Person from Welcome?
- Percy A. Pierre, an American electrical engineer and mathematician, was born in Welcome. He held an important job in the United States government. He served as an assistant secretary for research and regulation in the United States Department of the Army.
See also
In Spanish: Welcome (Luisiana) para niños
