Welcome, Louisiana

Welcome is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States. The community is located along Louisiana Highway 18 on the west bank of the Mississippi River.

Geography
Welcome is located at 30.05937°N, -90.86843°W. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 5.123 mi2; 4.538 mi2 of its area is land, and 0.585 mi2 is water.

Demographics
It first appeared in the 2010 census with a population of 800.

Notable person

 * Percy A. Pierre, American electrical engineer and mathematician, was born in Welcome; he served as assistant secretary for research and regulation in the United States Department of the Army.