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A town of 344.
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Guy House · Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
344
2025 Census estimate · +0.3% since 2020
Household income
$15K
median
Median age
35.4
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is South Mansfield a good place to live?
South Mansfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
344 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
MansfieldSouth Mansfield
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to South Mansfield: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in South Mansfield, and how to reach them.
PowerCleco Power14.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of South Mansfield Water System7 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have South Mansfield’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Louisiana you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDeSoto Parish Registrar of VotersDe Soto Parish; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2021
ZIP code7105271052 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in South Mansfield.
Work & commute
A larger share of residents in South Mansfield live below the poverty line than in the typical Louisiana or U.S. town
The top destinations are Mansfield (26%), Shreveport (17%) and Alexandria (5%). South Mansfield’s average commute stands at 22 minutes, against 25 minutes in Louisiana’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. The median commute is under 31 miles.
0%work in town
| South Mansfield | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 76% | 20% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In South Mansfield0%
Mansfield26%
Shreveport17%
Alexandria5%
Center5%
31 mi
median commute distance
0
jobs based in South Mansfield
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Expect mild winters and hot summers in South Mansfield
South Mansfield’s typical July afternoon high stands at 93°F, close to Louisiana’s towns (92°F) and above U.S. towns (85°F).
93°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter38–60°
Spring54–76°
Summer71–92°
Fall54–78°
Nov 20
typical first frost
Mar 8
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
93°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
South Mansfield stands out in Louisiana and nationally, with more of its adults who sleep under 7 hours
Among 162 Louisiana towns, just 8 have a higher share of adults who worry about having enough food than South Mansfield. In South Mansfield, 46% of adults get no exercise outside work. Of 32 CDC measures, South Mansfield beats the Louisiana average on 4 and trails it on 23. Two figures for adults locally: 26% smoke cigarettes, 53% have obesity.
| South Mansfield | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 27% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 19% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 53% | 43% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 16% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Louisiana
4 better5 too close to call23 worse
| What stands out | South Mansfield | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.5% | 16.9% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 26.8% | 12.4% |
Desoto Regional Health System
1.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in South Mansfield, mostly inland flooding
One declared disaster, in 2016, has brought federal aid to South Mansfield households. Compared with 57% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in the town is lower. 43% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by strong winds at 15%.
43risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong windHeat waves
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about South Mansfield
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Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of South Mansfield; the nearest are
Remington College-Shreveport CampusCommunity college · Private nonprofit · Shreveport27 mi$16,245 tuitionLouisiana State University-ShreveportUniversity or college · Public · Shreveport28.4 mi$7,518 in-state tuitionBossier Parish Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Bossier City36.3 mi$4,283 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 South Mansfield residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Louisiana.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave South Mansfield for work
Where South Mansfield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
0jobs based in South Mansfield
0%of working residents work in town
31 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About South Mansfield
Village in Louisiana, United States
South Mansfield is a village in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, South Mansfield had a population of 333. It is part of the Shreveport–Bossier City Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 361 ft
- Area code
- 318
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South Mansfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.