At the 2020 United States census, there were 13,716 people, 4,713 households, and 3,767 families residing in the CDP.

According to the 2000 United States census,[8] there were 11,514 people, 3,899 households, and 3,224 families residing in the CDP.

Luling is home to a major chemical factory operated by Bayer and formerly Monsanto.

On October 20, 1976, one of these ferries, the George Prince, was struck by a tanker and capsized as it crossed the Mississippi River.

St. Charles Parish Public School System operates public schools: Since 1978, Luling has held an annual Krewe of Lul parade on the weekend before Mardi Gras.

[14] The Rotary Club of St. Charles Parish, Louisiana has held an annual Alligator Festival every September since 1980.

[15] The United Way of St. Charles s hosts an annual 5K/10K race over the Hale Boggs Mississippi River Bridge each spring.

United Way also holds their annual "Battle For The Paddle", a jambalaya & gumbo cook-off, in the fall.