Brownfields, Louisiana facts for kids
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Brownfields, Louisiana
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Location in East Baton Rouge Parish and the state of Louisiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | East Baton Rouge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.15 sq mi (10.74 km2) |
| • Land | 4.14 sq mi (10.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,145 |
| • Density | 1,242.15/sq mi (479.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 225 |
| FIPS code | 22-10145 |
Brownfields is a community in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because it's an area that the government tracks for population data, even though it's not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 5,145 people lived in Brownfields. It is part of the larger Baton Rouge area.
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Where is Brownfields?
Brownfields is located in the northern part of East Baton Rouge Parish. To its north is the city of Baker. To the east, you'll find Central. To the southwest, it borders the big city of Baton Rouge.
Brownfields is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) northeast of downtown Baton Rouge. The Comite River forms the eastern border with Central. This river flows south and eventually joins the Amite River.
The total area of Brownfields is about 4.15 square miles (10.7 square kilometers). Only a tiny part of this area, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Brownfields?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 5,222 | — | |
| 2010 | 5,401 | 3.4% | |
| 2020 | 5,145 | −4.7% | |
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Brownfields has seen its population change over the years. In 2000, there were 5,222 people. By 2010, the population grew slightly to 5,401. However, in the most recent count in 2020, the population was 5,145.
Most people in Brownfields are African American. In 2020, about 79% of the population was African American. About 17% of the people were White. A smaller number of people were of other races or mixed races. There is also a small Hispanic or Latino community.
In 2020, there were over 2,000 households in Brownfields. Many of these were families living together. The average household had about 2 to 3 people.
In 2000, about 26% of the people living in Brownfields were under 18 years old. About 13% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Brownfields was around 38 years old.
The average income for a household in Brownfields in 2000 was about $38,103. For families, the average income was about $41,943. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
Schools in Brownfields
Students in Brownfields attend schools from two different systems. This depends on where they live within the community.
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
One part of Brownfields is served by the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools. Most elementary school students in this area go to Brownfields Elementary School. Some others attend Sharon Hills Elementary School.
For middle school, students are split between Northeast Middle School and Crestworth Middle School. Crestworth Middle School is managed by the Recovery School District of Louisiana. If students can't go to Crestworth, they might go to Park Forest Middle School.
High school students in this section go to either Northeast High School or Scotlandville High School.
Central Community School System
Another part of Brownfields is in the Central Community School System. Students in this area attend schools located in Central.
Younger students go to Bellingrath Hills School (for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten) and Tanglewood Elementary School (for grades 1-2). Older elementary students attend Central Intermediate School (grades 3-5). Middle schoolers go to Central Middle School (grades 6-8), and high school students attend Central High School (grades 9-12).
How the Schools Changed
Before 2007, all students in Brownfields went to schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish system. That year, the Central schools separated and formed their own school district.
Before this change, Brownfields Elementary and Sharon Hills Elementary served the community. Students went to Central Middle or Crestworth Middle. For high school, they attended Central High, Northeast High, or Scotlandville High.
See also
In Spanish: Brownfields para niños
