| Population | 73,240 (2010), rank #476 |
| Population Growth | -1.83% since 2005-2009, see rank |
| Population Density: | 71.07/sq mi, rank #540 |
| Median Household Income: | $44,611 at 2008-2012—9.33% increase since 2005-2009, rank #489 |
| Median House Price: | $102,500 at 2008-2012—9.63% increase since 2005-2009, rank #649 |
| Time Zone: | Central GMT -6:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 574.11 sq mi, rank #726 |
| Water Area: | 456.42 sq mi (44.29%), rank #70 |
| State: | Louisiana |