Louisiana

LaSalle

14,791
2020 population
2020
first census record
1
census records

About LaSalle

LaSalle, Louisiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 2020, when it recorded a population of 14,791. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 14,791.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Fort Randolph on Red River, Battle of Fort DeRussy (Red River context – MS theater).

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202014,791
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in LaSalle

Military engagements that took place in LaSalle, Louisiana.

Fort Randolph on Red River
1864
Battle of Fort DeRussy (Red River context – MS theater)
1864

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Frequently asked about LaSalle

When does LaSalle first appear in the US census?
LaSalle, Louisiana first appears in the federal census in 2020, with a recorded population of 14,791.
What is the population of LaSalle?
At the most recent federal census (2020), LaSalle had a recorded population of 14,791.
Were any battles fought in LaSalle?
2 documented military engagements took place in LaSalle, including Fort Randolph on Red River, Battle of Fort DeRussy (Red River context – MS theater).
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