Welsh, Louisiana
Town · Population 3,275 · #83 in Louisiana
About Welsh
Set in the southwestern part of Louisiana, Welsh is a small town counting 3,275 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Welsh is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 6.32 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 518 residents per square mile.
📰 Welsh News Today
- Clifford Trahan Obituary - Welsh, LA Dignity Memorial · Jul 21
- Welsh High School (LA) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 13
- Vehicle accident causing traffic on I-10E near Welsh KPLC 7 News · May 8
- Daniel Raymond Bellard Obituary May 14, 2026 johnsonfuneralhome.net · May 14
- Lenora Gail Mallett Obituary Apr 17, 2026 Miguez Funeral Home · Apr 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Welsh Unique
- The only place in America named Welsh — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Welsh
- Parish Seafood Company
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Welsh
- Sportsman Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Welsh
- Welsh Elementary School
- Welsh High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)3,275
Rank in state#83 of 304
Land area6.32 sq mi
Density518/sq mi
Coordinates30.2356, -92.8124