Donaldsonville, LA

Donaldsonville, Louisiana

Introduction to Donaldsonville, Louisiana

Donaldsonville, Louisiana, in Ascension county, is 24 miles S of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 55 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is in the Baton Rouge area. There are 7,605 residents in Donaldsonville.

Donaldsonville History

In 1758 the Acadians began to settle in this area. The territory was ruled by the Spanish during 1772. During this time the Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church of Lafourche of the Chitimaches was constructed. The French regained their control over this region and it became a division of the Louisiana Purchase by the United States in 1803. The city has been named after William Donaldson, the landowner. Donaldson commissioned Barthélemy Lafon, architect and planner to plan the new city in 1806.

Donaldsonville and nearby Attractions

• Louisiana Naval War Memorial - USS Kidd
• Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site
• Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site
• Blue Bayou Waterpark
• Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Things To Do In Donaldsonville

Visitors may enjoy a trip to the Lake Fausse Pointe State Park and Tickfaw State Park, which provide several recreational facilities like camping, fishing, boating, and hiking. One may also visit the local churches like the Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, First United Methodist Church, and Church of the Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The city also hosts several festivals like Juneteenth Family Reunion and Festival in the month of June and Sunshine Festival in the month of October.

Donaldsonville Transportation

The nearest international airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Donaldsonville Higher Education

Higher education is provided by several institutions. Nicholls State University, Southern University and A & M College, and Southeastern Louisiana University are a few to name.

High Points

Donaldsonville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 4%

Comparative Profile of Donaldsonville, LA

Comparing Donaldsonville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Donaldsonville Almanac

Donaldsonville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Donaldsonville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Donaldsonville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Donaldsonville High Schools (2004)

DONALDSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
100 TIGER DRIVE
225-474-2730
A Title I school.
Serves 426 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Donaldsonville Colleges

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