Assumption Parish, Louisiana facts for kids
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Assumption Parish
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St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville
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Location within the U.S. state of Louisiana
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Louisiana |
| Founded | 1807 |
| Named for | Assumption Roman Catholic Church |
| Seat | Napoleonville |
| Largest community | Pierre Part |
| Area | |
| • Total | 365 sq mi (950 km2) |
| • Land | 339 sq mi (880 km2) |
| • Water | 26 sq mi (70 km2) 7.1% |
| Population
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| • Total | 21,039 |
| • Density | 57.64/sq mi (22.255/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional districts | 2nd, 6th |
Assumption Parish is a special area in the state of Louisiana. It's called a parish instead of a county, which is how Louisiana divides its land. In 2020, about 21,039 people lived here. The main town and "parish seat" is Napoleonville. This means Napoleonville is the center for the parish government.
Assumption Parish was created way back in 1807. It was one of the very first parishes in the Territory of Orleans. This parish is also part of Acadiana, a region known for its unique French-Cajun culture. A very important product grown here is sugar cane. Assumption Parish actually grows more sugar cane than any other parish in Louisiana, considering its size!
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History of Assumption Parish
In 1807, Assumption became the eighth parish in the Orleans Territory. The area's history is closely tied to its many waterways and its rich, fertile soil. This soil was perfect for farming.
French and Spanish settlers first came to this area in the mid-1700s. Even today, many people in Assumption Parish still speak French. This shows how strong their cultural ties to the past are. Assumption Parish was also a final home for many French Acadians. These Acadians were forced to leave Nova Scotia between 1755 and 1764.
Geography of Assumption Parish
Assumption Parish covers a total area of about 365 square miles. Most of this area, about 339 square miles, is land. The remaining 26 square miles, or about 7.1%, is water.
Main Roads
These are some of the important roads that go through Assumption Parish:
Future Interstate 49
U.S. Highway 90
Louisiana Highway 1
Louisiana Highway 70
Louisiana Highway 182
Louisiana Highway 308
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Nearby Parishes
Assumption Parish shares borders with several other parishes:
- Iberville Parish (to the north)
- Ascension Parish (to the north)
- St. James Parish (to the northeast)
- Lafourche Parish (to the east)
- Terrebonne Parish (to the southeast)
- St. Mary Parish (to the southwest)
- Iberia Parish (to the northwest)
- St. Martin Parish (to the west)
Communities in Assumption Parish
Assumption Parish has one main town and several other communities.
Main Town
- Napoleonville (This is the parish seat, meaning it's where the main government offices are.)
Other Communities
These places are called "census-designated places" because the government counts their populations:
- Bayou Corne
- Bayou L'Ourse
- Belle Rose
- Labadieville
- Paincourtville
- Pierre Part
- Supreme
There are also other smaller communities that are not officially towns or census-designated places:
- Albemarle
- Belle Alliance
- Belle River
- Bruly St. Martin
- Cancienne
- Foley
- Klotzville
- Plattenville
- Westfield
- Wildwood
- Woodlawn
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 2,472 | — | |
| 1820 | 3,576 | 44.7% | |
| 1830 | 5,669 | 58.5% | |
| 1840 | 7,141 | 26.0% | |
| 1850 | 10,538 | 47.6% | |
| 1860 | 15,379 | 45.9% | |
| 1870 | 13,234 | −13.9% | |
| 1880 | 17,010 | 28.5% | |
| 1890 | 19,629 | 15.4% | |
| 1900 | 21,620 | 10.1% | |
| 1910 | 24,128 | 11.6% | |
| 1920 | 17,912 | −25.8% | |
| 1930 | 15,990 | −10.7% | |
| 1940 | 18,541 | 16.0% | |
| 1950 | 17,278 | −6.8% | |
| 1960 | 17,991 | 4.1% | |
| 1970 | 19,654 | 9.2% | |
| 1980 | 22,084 | 12.4% | |
| 1990 | 22,753 | 3.0% | |
| 2000 | 23,388 | 2.8% | |
| 2010 | 23,421 | 0.1% | |
| 2020 | 21,039 | −10.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010 |
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In 2020, the population of Assumption Parish was 21,039 people. There were 8,552 households and 5,484 families living in the parish.
Education in Assumption Parish
The Assumption Parish School Board manages the public schools in the area. Assumption High School serves students from all over the parish. There is also one private school called Saint Elizabeth School, which was started in 1834.
Here are some of the schools in the parish:
- Assumption High School
- Bayou L'Ourse Primary School
- Belle Rose Middle School
- Belle Rose Primary School
- Labadieville Middle School
- Labadieville Primary School
- Napoleonville Middle School
- Napoleonville Primary School
- Pierre Part Elementary School
- Saint Elizabeth School
National Guard Unit
Assumption Parish is home to the 928th Sapper Company. This is a unit of the 769th Engineer Battalion and the 225th Engineer Brigade.
Famous People from Assumption Parish
Many notable people have come from Assumption Parish:
- Kim Willoughby – An American indoor volleyball player who played in the 2008 Olympics.
- Charles Melançon – A former member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Troy E. Brown – A former member of the Louisiana State Senate.
- Brandon Jacobs – A football player who won two Super Bowls with the New York Giants.
- Johnny Meads – A former professional American football linebacker.
- J. E. Jumonville Sr. – A businessman, farmer, and horse breeder from Paincourtville.
- Samuel A. LeBlanc I – A lawyer from Napoleonville.
- Whitmell P. Martin – A U.S. Representative from Assumption Parish from 1915 to 1929.
See Also
In Spanish: Parroquia de Assumption para niños
