Lawtell, Louisiana
# Lawtell, Louisiana

Lawtell is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. The name is a portmanteau of the names of its two founders: Lawler and Littell.

State Representative Dustin Miller is a native of and a businessman in Lawtell.

## Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 4.145 square miles (10.74 $km^2),$ all land. U.S. Route 190 passes through the community.

## Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 1,198 people living in the CDP. The racial makeup of the CDP was 49.6% Black, 45.1% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.2% from some other race and 1.4% from two or more races. 12.4% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

