Grambling is a city in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 5,239 in 2020. The city is home to Grambling State University and is part of the Ruston micropolitan statistical area. Grambling was designated a "city" in the early 1990s (either in 1992 or 1993 ), but was erroneously considered a "town" during the 2000 census.

Geography

Grambling is located at 32.5275°N, -92.71389°W (32.527427, -92.713987). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.5 sqmi, of which 5.5 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.36%) is water.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,239 people, 1,812 households, and 1,118 families residing in the city.

Arts and culture

Education

The city is home to Grambling State University, a public, coeducational, and historically black university founded in 1901 and accredited in 1949. Lincoln Preparatory School is a charter school located in Grambling that serves (Grades K-12).

Notable people