Total Population
893
Population
Growth Rate
-0.02%
Median Age
43
Diversity Index
53.700
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Leonville
Leonville, a town settled by free people of color living on the beautiful Bayou Teche, was named after the Catholic priest who built the settlement's first church in 1898. The city remains a destination for the devout; the grotto at St. Leo's Catholic Church in the center of town is a local visitor attraction. Leonville is located on the outskirts of Opelousas, which means that its Cajun roots run deep.
This is an outdoors enthusiast’s paradise. The 50-mile Opelousas Loop of the Louisiana bike trail network runs through Leonville, as does the kayaker- and canoeist-friendly 135-mile-long Bayou Teche National Water Trail.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
375
Total Housing Units
412
Owner Occupied
302
Renter Occupied
73
Vacant
37
Median Home Value
$160,526
Average Home Value
$141,813
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.40%
Income Projection
Median Household
$35,199 $36,105
Average Household
$34,722 $38,454
Per Capita
$14,676 $16,523
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
17
Total Employed
54
Workers 16+
400
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
1
Employed
10
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
10
2026 General Merchandise Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
9
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
3
Employed
8
2026 Construction Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
7
2026 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
3
Employed
6
Some
High School
68
Graduated
High School
231
Associates
Degree
35
Bachelor's
Degree
33
Graduate
Degree
141
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
275
Non-Resident Commuters
102
Drive Alone
388
Carpooled
3
Public
0
Work At Home
7
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09