Roseland, Louisiana


Roseland is a town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 1,123 at the 2010 census and 880 in 2020. It is the birthplace of Cajun chef and storyteller Justin Wilson. Roseland is part of the Hammond MSA.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.3 square miles, of which 2.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square mile is water.

History

John Bel Edwards lived on Louisiana Avenue in Roseland when he was elected governor of Louisiana on November 21, 2015. His residence, Egypta Hall, was built in 1888 and was originally a rooming house before being converted into a residence.

Demographics

RaceNumberPercentage
White 29633.64%
Black or African American 54061.36%
Native American30.34%
Asian20.23%
Other/Mixed222.5%
Hispanic or Latino171.93%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 880 people, 366 households, and 250 families residing in the town.

Education

Tangipahoa Parish School Board operates public schools: