Basile, Louisiana facts for kids
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Basile, Louisiana
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Location of Basile in Evangeline and Acadia Parishes, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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 Basile, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Basile, Louisiana
Location in the United States
Basile, Louisiana
Location in North America
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parishes | Acadia, Evangeline |
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| • Total | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2) |
| • Land | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
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| • Total | 1,214 |
| • Density | 1,046.55/sq mi (404.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70515
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| Area code(s) | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-04580 |
Basile is a small town in Louisiana, a state in the United States. It is located across two different areas called parishes: Acadia Parish and Evangeline Parish. In 2020, about 1,214 people lived there.
The part of Basile that is in Acadia Parish is considered part of the larger Crowley area.
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Basile's Location and Size
Basile is found at specific map coordinates: 30.485148 degrees North and -92.600589 degrees West.
Most of the town is in Evangeline Parish. Only a small part in the south is in Acadia Parish.
U.S. Highway 190 goes right through Basile. If you travel west, you'll find the towns of Elton (about 7 miles away) and Kinder (about 16 miles away). To the east, Eunice is about 11 miles away. The city of Jennings, which is the main town for Jefferson Davis Parish, is about 23 miles south. You can get there by taking LA-97, which meets U.S. 190 east of Basile.
The United States Census Bureau says that Basile covers a total area of about 3.0 square kilometers (or 1.16 square miles). All of this area is land.
People Living in Basile
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 552 | — | |
| 1930 | 403 | −27.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,132 | 180.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,572 | 38.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,932 | 22.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,779 | −7.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,635 | 48.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,808 | −31.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,660 | −8.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,821 | 9.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,214 | −33.3% | |
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The number of people living in Basile has changed over the years. For example, in 1920, there were 552 people, but by 1980, the population grew to 2,635. In 2020, the population was 1,214.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Basile in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 839 | 69.11% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 234 | 19.28% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.49% |
| Asian | 15 | 1.24% |
| Other/Mixed | 63 | 5.19% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 | 4.7% |
In 2020, there were 1,214 people living in Basile. There were 570 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 345 were families.
Back in 2000, there were 1,660 people and 629 households. About 34.7% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.52 people.
The population was spread out by age. In 2000, about 29.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 17.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in Basile was 35 years.
Schools in Basile
The schools in Basile are managed by the Evangeline Parish School Board. There are two main schools that serve the town:
- W.W. Stewart Elementary School: This school is for younger students, from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade.
- Basile High School: This school is for older students, from 5th to 12th grade. The sports teams at Basile High School are called the "Bearcats"!
Basile also used to have a school for girls called the Evangeline Industrial Home. It was started by the Methodist church in 1922.
Famous People From Basile
Some notable people have come from Basile:
- Dewey Balfa: A famous Cajun fiddler and singer.
- Harry Choates: Another well-known Cajun fiddler.
- J. Douglas Deshotel: A Roman Catholic bishop.
- Tommy McClelland: He is an athletic director at Rice University.
- Ronald G. Richard: A retired Marine Corps major general. He used to be in charge of Camp Lejeune.
See also
In Spanish: Basile (Luisiana) para niños
