Bayou Blue, Louisiana facts for kids
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Bayou Blue, Louisiana
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 Bayou Blue, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Bayou Blue, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Lafourche, Terrebonne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.53 sq mi (60.94 km2) |
| • Land | 23.27 sq mi (60.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,352 |
| • Density | 573.71/sq mi (221.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 985 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583527 |
Bayou Blue is a special kind of community in Louisiana, United States. It is called an unincorporated community and a census-designated place. This means it's a place where many people live, but it doesn't have its own city government. Instead, it is managed by the larger areas around it, called parishes.
Bayou Blue is located across two parishes: Lafourche Parish and Terrebonne Parish. In 2020, about 13,352 people lived there.
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Where is Bayou Blue Located?
Bayou Blue is found in the state of Louisiana. It covers an area of about 23.5 square miles (60.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 23.2 square miles (60.2 square kilometers). A smaller part is water, about 0.25 square miles (0.67 square kilometers).
Who Lives in Bayou Blue?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 13,352 | — | |
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The 2020 United States census counted 13,352 people living in Bayou Blue. There were 3,891 households and 3,049 families.
How Diverse is Bayou Blue?
Bayou Blue is home to people from many different backgrounds. Here is a look at the different groups of people who live there, based on the 2020 census:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 9,625 | 72.09% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 1,087 | 8.14% |
| Native American | 620 | 4.64% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.43% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 661 | 4.95% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,298 | 9.72% |
Learning and Education in Bayou Blue
The schools in Bayou Blue are managed by two different school districts, depending on which parish a student lives in.
Schools in Lafourche Parish
If you live in the Lafourche Parish part of Bayou Blue, you would attend schools run by the Lafourche Parish School District. Some of the schools in this area include Bayou Blue Elementary School and Bayou Blue Middle School.
Schools in Terrebonne Parish
For those living in the Terrebonne Parish part of Bayou Blue, schools are part of the Terrebonne Parish School District.
Libraries and Colleges
The Lafourche Parish Library has a branch right in Bayou Blue, called the Bayou Blue Library. This is a great place to find books and learn new things.
Both Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes are also served by Fletcher Technical Community College. This college offers different programs for students who want to continue their education after high school. Delgado Community College also serves both parishes.
See also
In Spanish: Bayou Blue para niños
