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Boyce, Louisiana
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| Town of Boyce | |
Location of Boyce in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Rapides |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 888 |
| • Density | 1,930.43/sq mi (745.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71409
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-09165 |
Boyce is a small town located in northern Rapides Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It's part of the larger Alexandria area. In 2020, about 888 people lived there. Most of the people living in Boyce are African American.
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History of Boyce, Louisiana
The town of Boyce was first known as Cotile Landing. Its name changed to Boyce in 1880. This happened when the Texas and Pacific Railroad decided to make Boyce its main stop.
The town was named after Judge Henry Boyce. He owned the land where the town was built. Judge Boyce and his son, Henry Archinard Boyce, were of Irish descent. They gave many streets in the town Irish names. They also named their cotton farm, which was next to the town, "Ulster."
Even though some people didn't agree, the post office was officially named Boyce in 1883. This was because the train station already used that name. The town of Boyce was officially organized with its own council on May 7, 1887.
Geography and Climate in Boyce
Boyce is located at coordinates 31°23′12″N 92°40′14″W / 31.38667°N 92.67056°W. It covers about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
Waterways Near Boyce
Several small waterways, called bayous, are found just outside Boyce. These include Bayou Jean de Jean and Bayou Helen.
An island in the Red River, north of Boyce, was created when the Army Corps of Engineers straightened a part of the river. The island's owners named it St. Alfred Island. They named it after Alfred Boyce Wettermark (1916-2010).
Weather in Boyce
Boyce has a warm climate. Summers are hot, and winters are mild. The average high temperature in July and August is around 89 degrees Fahrenheit (31.7 Celsius). The average low in January is about 38.7 degrees Fahrenheit (3.7 Celsius). The town gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
People of Boyce
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 301 | — | |
| 1900 | 832 | 176.4% | |
| 1910 | 865 | 4.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,060 | 22.5% | |
| 1930 | 820 | −22.6% | |
| 1940 | 732 | −10.7% | |
| 1950 | 981 | 34.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,094 | 11.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,240 | 13.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,198 | −3.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,361 | 13.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,190 | −12.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,004 | −15.6% | |
| 2020 | 888 | −11.6% | |
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The population of Boyce has changed over the years. In 2020, there were 888 people living in the town.
Who Lives in Boyce?
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 207 | 23.31% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 615 | 69.26% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.68% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.11% |
| Other/Mixed | 27 | 3.04% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 3.6% |
The 2020 census showed that out of 888 people, there were 352 households. About 227 families lived in the town. Most of the people in Boyce are African American.
Education in Boyce
Students in Boyce attend Northwood High School. This school opened in 1988. It was created by combining the old Boyce Junior High School and the former A. Wettermark High School.
Famous People From Boyce
- Henry Boyce: He was a United States federal judge. He was also a member of the Louisiana state legislature. The town of Boyce was named after him.
- Lloyd George Teekell: He was a state representative and a judge. He had a ranch near Boyce.
- Jim Willis: He lived in Boyce and was a professional baseball pitcher. He played for the Chicago Cubs in 1953 and 1954.
See also
In Spanish: Boyce (Luisiana) para niños
