Belcher, Louisiana facts for kids
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Belcher, Louisiana
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Location of Belcher in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Caddo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.57 sq mi (4.08 km2) |
| • Land | 1.57 sq mi (4.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
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| • Total | 248 |
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| • Density | 157.56/sq mi (60.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-05945 |
Belcher is a small village located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. A village is a community that is smaller than a town. In 2020, about 248 people lived there. Belcher is part of the larger Shreveport-Bossier City area.
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History of Belcher
Belcher was once called Horseshoe. This name came from a bayou, which is a slow-moving stream or marshy area, that flows through the village. In 1899, the village was renamed Belcher. It was named after James Clinton Belcher. He was a person who managed a large farm called Wild Lucia plantation.
Geography and Location
Belcher is in the northeastern part of Caddo Parish. A parish in Louisiana is like a county in other states. The village is less than 1 mile (1.6 km) northwest of the Red River.
How to Get to Belcher
U.S. Route 71 goes through the western side of Belcher. This road can take you north about 5 miles (8 km) to Gilliam. It also goes south about 17 miles (27 km) to Shreveport. Another major road, Interstate 49, is about 3 miles (5 km) west of the village center.
Size of the Village
According to the United States Census Bureau, Belcher covers a total area of about 1.57 square miles (4.04 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
People of Belcher
The number of people living in Belcher has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
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| 1970 | 482 | — | |
| 1980 | 436 | −9.5% | |
| 1990 | 249 | −42.9% | |
| 2000 | 272 | 9.2% | |
| 2010 | 263 | −3.3% | |
| 2020 | 248 | −5.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 272 people living in Belcher. These people lived in 99 different homes. Most of the homes (78 of them) were families. The village had a mix of different people. About 75% were White, and about 24% were African American. A small number (less than 1%) were Native American.
Homes and Families
Many homes in Belcher had children under 18 living there (about 41%). Most families were married couples living together. Some homes were led by a female adult without a husband. About 17% of homes were single individuals. The average home had about 2.75 people. The average family had about 3.13 people.
Age Groups
The population of Belcher included people of all ages. About 29% were under 18 years old. About 30% were between 25 and 44 years old. Around 11% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 35 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Belcher was $39,167 per year. For families, the average income was $40,469 per year. A small number of families (about 6%) and people (about 5%) lived below the poverty line.
Famous People from Belcher
Some notable people have connections to Belcher:
- Lloyd Hendrick: He was a state senator from 1940 to 1948. He went to Belcher High School.
- Ansel M. Stroud, Jr.: He was the top military officer for the Louisiana National Guard from 1980 to 1997. He also graduated from Belcher High School.
- Clyde Connell: She was a famous sculptor, an artist who creates statues and other forms.
See also
In Spanish: Belcher (Luisiana) para niños
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Location of Belcher in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
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