Lawtell is a CDP located in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Lawtell has a 2026 population of 1,008. Lawtell is currently declining at a rate of -1.18% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.
The median age in Lawtell is 49.8 years: 53.2 years for males, and 49.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 114.1 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49.8 years
Female: 49.3 years
Male: 53.2 years
There are 871 adults, (389 of whom are seniors) in Lawtell.
Female: 547 (46.7%)
Male: 624 (53.3%)
The racial composition of Lawtell includes 58.24% White, 36.12% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 682 | 58.24% |
| Black or African American | 423 | 36.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33 | 2.82% |
| Other race | 33 | 2.82% |