Beauregard Parish, Louisiana
Beauregard Parish: Parish in Louisiana, United States
About
Beauregard Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 35,654 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 37,881 inhabitants. Its county seat is DeRidder. The county was created 112 years ago in 1912.
Beauregard Parish is located in southwestern Louisiana, just south of the Texas border. The parish was formed on January 1, 1913 and named after General P.G.T. Beauregard, a hero of the Civil War. The parish seat is DeRidder, which is also the largest city in Beauregard Parish.
The population of Beauregard Parish has been steadily increasing over the past few years as people move to the area for its affordable housing and scenic views. The unemployment rate in Beauregard Parish is low and there are many jobs available in industries such as healthcare and retail sales.
The area is 3,020 km² (1,174 sq mi). The parish was named for General P. G. T. Beauregard, who commanded Confederate troops at Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor when it was attacked by Union troops in 1861.
Founded: 1913
Seat: DeRidder
Population: 37,387 (2020)
Unemployment rate: 2.9% (Mar 2022)
Quick Facts about Beauregard Parish
| Population : | 37,881 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| Area : | 3020 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.3% |
| Named for : | P. G. T. Beauregard |
| Altitude : | 151 feet / 46 meters |
| Capital : | DeRidder |
| Establishment : | June 06, 1912 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:40:51 (30th December 2024) |
| Density : | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.88% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Beauregard Parish is located at 30°38'54"N 93°20'36"W (30.6484700, -93.3433400). It has 5 neighbors: Allen Parish, Calcasieu Parish, Jefferson Davis Parish, Vernon Parish and Newton County.
Beauregard Parish map
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Beauregard Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Beauregard Parish.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| DeRidder | 10,521 | Small city in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Merryville | 1,093 | Town in Louisiana, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Beauregard Parish
Beauregard Parish has 5 neighbours.
- Allen Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Calcasieu Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Jefferson Davis Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Vernon Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Newton County county in Texas, United States
Demographics
The population of Beauregard Parish increased by 5.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 35,654 | - | census |
| 2011 | 36,090 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 36,333 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 36,260 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 36,239 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 36,531 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 36,973 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 36,847 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 37,369 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 37,497 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 37,881 | 1.01% | estimation process |
People born in Beauregard Parish (1)
American country musician Ted Daffan was born in Beauregard Parish
Louisiana Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 439,729 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Jefferson Parish | 432,346 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Orleans Parish | 389,476 | New Orleans consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States |
| New Orleans | 389,476 | The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. |
| Saint Tammany Parish | 263,446 | Parish in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Lafayette Parish | 246,518 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Caddo Parish | 237,479 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Baton Rouge | 219,052 | The capital of Louisiana. |
| Calcasieu Parish | 203,310 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Shreveport | 184,786 | The second most populous city in Louisiana. |
| Ouachita Parish | 152,439 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Livingston Parish | 143,737 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Metairie Terrace | 142,489 | A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
| Metairie | 138,481 | The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 136,765 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Ascension Parish | 128,665 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
