Boutte, Louisiana facts for kids
Boutte is a community located in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes, much like a town, but it doesn't have its own separate local government. In 2020, about 3,054 people lived in Boutte.
Quick facts for kids
Boutte
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Census-designated place
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 Boutte
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Charles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.84 sq mi (35.85 km2) |
| • Land | 13.78 sq mi (35.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,054 |
| • Density | 221.56/sq mi (85.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-09130 |
Where is Boutte?
Boutte is located in Louisiana. Its exact position is at 29.901060 degrees north latitude and -90.386434 degrees west longitude.
The United States Census Bureau says that Boutte covers a total area of about 3.8 square miles (9.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.7 square miles (9.6 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
People of Boutte
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| 2020 | 3,054 | — | |
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As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,054 people living in Boutte. These people made up 1,080 households, and 838 of these were families.
Here is a look at the different groups of people living in Boutte as of 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,017 | 33.3% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,714 | 56.12% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.62% |
| Other/Mixed | 84 | 2.75% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 213 | 6.97% |
Learning in Boutte
The St. Charles Parish Public School System runs the public schools that serve students in Boutte. These schools include:
- R. J. Vial Elementary School, which teaches grades 3-5. It is located in Paradis and opened in 1975.
- J. B. Martin Middle School, which teaches grades 6-8. It is also in Paradis.
- Hahnville High School, which is located right in Boutte.
Famous Faces from Boutte
Some well-known people have come from Boutte:
- Alfred Blue - A professional football player who played as a running back in the NFL.
- Garland Robinette - A journalist and news anchor.
See also
In Spanish: Boutte para niños
