Bienville, Louisiana facts for kids
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Bienville, Louisiana
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Water tower in Bienville
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Location of Bienville in Bienville Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Bienville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.05 sq mi (28.62 km2) |
| • Land | 11.04 sq mi (28.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 191 |
| • Density | 17.31/sq mi (6.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-07205 |
Bienville is a small village in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States. In 2020, about 191 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Bienville's History
Bienville started as a village in 1891. This happened when the railroad reached this area. The village was named after Bienville Parish, which is the larger area it's part of.
Where is Bienville Located?
Bienville is found in the middle of Bienville Parish. It covers an area of about 28.6 square kilometers (11.05 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.04 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
Bienville's Climate and Weather
Bienville has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm to hot summers that are often humid. The winters are usually mild.
| Climate data for Bienville 3 NE, Louisiana (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1972–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 81 (27) |
87 (31) |
93 (34) |
93 (34) |
101 (38) |
102 (39) |
106 (41) |
109 (43) |
109 (43) |
98 (37) |
85 (29) |
87 (31) |
109 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 57.5 (14.2) |
61.3 (16.3) |
69.6 (20.9) |
76.8 (24.9) |
83.7 (28.7) |
90.0 (32.2) |
93.1 (33.9) |
93.4 (34.1) |
88.7 (31.5) |
78.4 (25.8) |
67.2 (19.6) |
58.9 (14.9) |
76.5 (24.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 46.7 (8.2) |
50.3 (10.2) |
57.7 (14.3) |
64.7 (18.2) |
72.5 (22.5) |
79.4 (26.3) |
82.4 (28.0) |
82.1 (27.8) |
76.9 (24.9) |
65.8 (18.8) |
55.3 (12.9) |
48.2 (9.0) |
65.2 (18.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 35.9 (2.2) |
39.2 (4.0) |
45.9 (7.7) |
52.6 (11.4) |
61.3 (16.3) |
68.7 (20.4) |
71.6 (22.0) |
70.8 (21.6) |
65.1 (18.4) |
53.3 (11.8) |
43.4 (6.3) |
37.4 (3.0) |
53.8 (12.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 5 (−15) |
1 (−17) |
15 (−9) |
26 (−3) |
37 (3) |
48 (9) |
55 (13) |
50 (10) |
37 (3) |
25 (−4) |
15 (−9) |
2 (−17) |
1 (−17) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 6.19 (157) |
5.63 (143) |
5.51 (140) |
5.93 (151) |
5.19 (132) |
5.35 (136) |
4.18 (106) |
3.56 (90) |
3.71 (94) |
4.84 (123) |
4.55 (116) |
6.14 (156) |
60.78 (1,544) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.2 (0.51) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.5 (1.3) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 8.3 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 6.7 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 5.6 | 6.1 | 6.6 | 8.2 | 85.0 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
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Who Lives in Bienville?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 263 | — | |
| 1910 | 606 | 130.4% | |
| 1920 | 478 | −21.1% | |
| 1930 | 381 | −20.3% | |
| 1940 | 357 | −6.3% | |
| 1950 | 445 | 24.6% | |
| 1960 | 305 | −31.5% | |
| 1970 | 287 | −5.9% | |
| 1980 | 249 | −13.2% | |
| 1990 | 316 | 26.9% | |
| 2000 | 262 | −17.1% | |
| 2010 | 218 | −16.8% | |
| 2020 | 191 | −12.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 262 people living in Bienville. These people lived in 115 homes. About 70 of these were families. The village had about 24 people per square mile.
Most people in the village were White (56.49%) or African American (43.13%). A small number were from two or more races.
Homes and Families in Bienville
Out of 115 homes, about 24% had children under 18 living there. About 44% of homes had married couples. Some homes (11%) had a female head of household with no husband. About 38% of homes were individuals living alone. Many of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average home had about 2.28 people. The average family had about 2.97 people.
Age Groups in the Village
The population in Bienville was spread out by age:
- About 23.7% were under 18 years old.
- About 5.7% were between 18 and 24.
- About 22.5% were between 25 and 44.
- About 27.1% were between 45 and 64.
- About 21.0% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the village was 43 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 97 males.
Income in Bienville
In 2000, the average income for a home in Bienville was $20,227 per year. For families, the average income was $20,909. About 22.7% of all people in the village lived below the poverty line. This included about 28.8% of children and 22.5% of people aged 65 or older.
Famous People from Bienville
- Rodney Alexander (born 1946): He was a Representative for Louisiana in the U.S. Congress.
- Charlie Hennigan (born 1935): He was a professional American football player.
- Garnie W. McGinty (1900–1984): He was a historian and professor at Louisiana Tech University.
Images for kids
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Bienville High School
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First Baptist Church of Bienville
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See also
In Spanish: Bienville (Luisiana) para niños
