Youngsville, Louisiana

About Youngsville

Youngsville, LA is a close-knit town located in southern Louisiana, home to 19,038 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Youngsville is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 12.55 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,517 residents per square mile.

📰 Youngsville News Today

• Gary R. Schlegel Obituary Aug 15, 2026 Frioux David Funeral Home · Aug 15
• Primo’s Bowl & Burrito Factory Coming Soon To Youngsville, Louisiana - Developing Lafayette - Developing Lafayette - · Jul 31
• Youngsville reflects on 2016 flood and drainage improvements KLFY.com · Aug 11
• Quality Companies Expands Manufacturing Footprint Across Acadiana with Two-Site Investment - Louisiana Economic Development Louisiana Economic Development - LED (.gov) · Jul 16
• 140 Racca Rd, Youngsville, LA 70592 Realtor.com · Aug 7

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Youngsville Unique

• A top-25 city in Louisiana by population (#18 of 304 incorporated places).
• 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 19,038.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Youngsville

• Waffle House — american
• Hook'd Up Bar and Grill — american
• Ye's Cafe — chinese

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Youngsville

• Palfrey Park reviews ★
• Playground reviews ★
• St. Jude Park reviews ★
• Stonehurst Park reviews ★
• Veterans Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Youngsville

• Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
• Ernest Gallet Elementary School
• Green T. Lindon Elementary School
• Southside High School
• Youngsville Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Youngsville

🏘️ Nearby Communities