Rayne, Louisiana
City · Population 6,983 · #47 in Louisiana
About Rayne
Rayne is a close-knit town in southern Louisiana, home to 6,983 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Rayne is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.82 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,828 residents per square mile.
📰 Rayne News Today
- Calice Breaux, Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information gossenfuneralhome.net · Aug 14
- Obituary | Earl Wayne Williams of Rayne, Louisiana Fletcher Funeral Home · Jun 23
- Rayne is a finalist in America’s Favorite Small Towns contest KLFY.com · Mar 3
- This Colorful Louisiana Town Is Famous For Frogs, Murals, And Cajun Flavor Southern Living · Mar 29
- Obituary | Toni Jo Sinegal of Rayne, Louisiana Kinchen Funeral Home, Inc. · Jun 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Rayne Unique
- The only place in America named Rayne — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern 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
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,983.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Rayne
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Chef Roy's Frog City Cafe (café)
- Gabe's Cajun Food
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Rayne City Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Rayne
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Rayne
- Armstrong Middle School
- Central Rayne Kindergarten School
- Indian Bayou Elementary School
- Martin Petitjean Elementary School
- Mire Elementary School
- Rayne High School
- South Rayne Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeCity
Population (2024)6,983
Rank in state#47 of 304
Land area3.82 sq mi
Density1,828/sq mi
Coordinates30.2405, -92.2673