Blanchard, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Blanchard, Louisiana
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| Town of Blanchard | |
| Motto(s):
"Reach out and grab your future...It's all in Blanchard"
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Location of Blanchard in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Caddo |
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| • Total | 3.49 sq mi (9.03 km2) |
| • Land | 3.49 sq mi (9.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
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| • Total | 3,538 |
| • Rank | CD: 4th |
| • Density | 1,014.92/sq mi (391.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71009
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-07730 |
Blanchard is a small suburban town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. It is the second-largest town by population in Caddo Parish. In 2020, about 3,538 people lived there. Blanchard is part of the larger Shreveport–Bossier City area.
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A Look Back at Blanchard's History
Blanchard was likely named after a very important person named Newton C. Blanchard. He was a representative and a senator for Louisiana. He even became the 33rd Governor of Louisiana!
Where is Blanchard?
Blanchard is located in the northwest part of Louisiana. You can find it at these coordinates: 32.586762 degrees North and 93.887590 degrees West. Louisiana Highway 173 runs right through the town and is known as Main Street. Downtown Shreveport is about 10 miles (16 km) to the southeast. The town covers a total area of 3.49 square miles (9.03 km2), and all of it is land.
People Who Live in Blanchard
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 806 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,128 | 40.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,175 | 4.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,050 | 74.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,899 | 41.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,538 | 22.0% | |
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The table below shows the different groups of people living in Blanchard as of 2020.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,688 | 75.98% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 525 | 14.84% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.71% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.11% |
| Other/Mixed | 159 | 4.49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 115 | 3.25% |
In 2020, the U.S. census counted 3,538 people living in Blanchard. There were 1,277 households and 944 families. This made Blanchard the second-largest town in Caddo Parish, passing Vivian. Before 2020, Blanchard was the fourth-largest community in the parish.
In 2000, most people in Blanchard were White (95.32%). There were also African American (2.93%), Native American (0.54%), and Asian (0.39%) residents. A small number were Pacific Islander (0.10%) or from other backgrounds. About 0.59% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
By 2020, the town became more diverse. The population was 75.98% non-Hispanic White, 14.84% African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 4.49% mixed or other races, and 3.25% Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Blanchard was $44,750. For families, it was $58,047. By 2020, the average household income grew to $80,972. This makes Blanchard one of the wealthier communities in North Louisiana and Caddo Parish.
Famous People From Blanchard
- Hal Sutton, a professional golfer.
- Ollie Tyler, who was born in Blanchard in 1945. She was a school superintendent and later became the mayor of Shreveport.
See also
In Spanish: Blanchard (Luisiana) para niños
