Berwick, Louisiana facts for kids
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Berwick, Louisiana
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The Southwest Reef Lighthouse
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Location of Berwick in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Mary |
| Founded by | Daniel Gray |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.07 sq mi (15.72 km2) |
| • Land | 5.90 sq mi (15.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
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| • Total | 4,771 |
| • Density | 808.51/sq mi (312.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-07100 |
Berwick is a small town located in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States. In 2010, about 4,946 people lived there. It is part of the Morgan City area, which is a group of towns and cities that are close together.
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Discovering Berwick's Past
The first European settler to explore this area was Thomas Berwick. He made his home along the Atchafalaya River in the late 1700s. Today, Berwick is known for its many seafood processing plants. It also has several companies that build boats.
Berwick's Location and Size
Berwick covers a total area of about 15.7 square kilometers (6.07 square miles). Most of this area, about 15.3 square kilometers (5.90 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.4 square kilometers (0.17 square miles), is water. This means that about 2.84% of the town's area is water.
How Many People Live in Berwick?
Berwick has seen its population change over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 796 | — | |
| 1890 | 769 | −3.4% | |
| 1900 | 713 | −7.3% | |
| 1910 | 2,183 | 206.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,691 | −22.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,679 | −0.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,906 | 13.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,619 | 37.4% | |
| 1960 | 3,880 | 48.1% | |
| 1970 | 4,168 | 7.4% | |
| 1980 | 4,466 | 7.1% | |
| 1990 | 4,375 | −2.0% | |
| 2000 | 4,418 | 1.0% | |
| 2010 | 4,946 | 12.0% | |
| 2020 | 4,771 | −3.5% | |
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Berwick's Population in 2020
In the 2020 United States census, there were 4,771 people living in Berwick. These people lived in 1,665 households, and 1,016 of these were families. The table below shows the different groups of people living in Berwick in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 3,601 | 75.48% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 516 | 10.82% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.54% |
| Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.06% |
| Other/Mixed | 190 | 3.98% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 395 | 8.28% |
Famous People from Berwick
One well-known person from Berwick is Jenny Craig. She is famous for starting Jenny Craig, Inc., a company that helps people with weight loss.
Schools in Berwick
The St. Mary Parish School Board is in charge of the public schools in Berwick. These schools include:
- Berwick High School
- Berwick Junior High School
- Berwick Elementary School
Local Media
Berwick has its own radio station, KBZE. It is an FM urban radio station.
