Lutcher, Louisiana
Town · Population 2,883 · #94 in Louisiana
About Lutcher
Lutcher is a small town in southeastern Louisiana with an estimated population of 2,883.
Officially, Lutcher is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.37 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 855 residents per square mile.
📰 Lutcher News Today
- Lutcher High School (LA) Basketball MaxPreps · Aug 13
- Lutcher High School (LA) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 12
- 5 juveniles arrested in Lutcher killing of Denham Springs 19-year-old fox8live.com · Mar 30
- St. James teens arrested, accused of deadly shooting of Denham Springs man WDSU · Mar 30
- Lutcher’s Ashton Stark commits to Kansas State wgno.com · Jun 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lutcher Unique
- The only place in America named Lutcher — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🏫 Schools in Lutcher
- Lutcher High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- St James Parish Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
- Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Lutcher · Psychiatric
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)2,883
Rank in state#94 of 304
Land area3.37 sq mi
Density855/sq mi
Coordinates30.0631, -90.7117