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Bunkie, Louisiana
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| Motto(s):
"The best place top side God's Green Earth"
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Location of Bunkie in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Avoyelles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.04 sq mi (7.87 km2) |
| • Land | 3.02 sq mi (7.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,346 |
| • Density | 1,107.21/sq mi (427.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
71322
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-10950 |
Bunkie is a city in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. According to the 2020 census, about 3,346 people call Bunkie home.
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History of Bunkie
Bunkie started as a train station stop for the Texas and Pacific Railroad. It got its name from the nickname of the daughter of the person who owned the land.
The local post office has a special painting called Cotton Pickers. It was painted in 1939 by Caroline Speare Rohland. This happened during the Great Depression, a time when many people had no jobs. The government hired artists to create art, helping them earn money.
The land around Bunkie is mostly used for farming. Since the late 1900s, corn has become a very important crop. Because of this, Bunkie has hosted the yearly Louisiana Corn Festival since 1987. This fun festival happens every June.
Geography and Climate
Where is Bunkie Located?
Bunkie is located in Louisiana. The city covers a total area of about 3.04 square miles (7.87 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.02 square miles (7.83 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.
What is Bunkie's Climate Like?
Bunkie has a warm climate. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are mild. The city gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
| Climate data for Bunkie, Louisiana (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1956–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) |
85 (29) |
88 (31) |
93 (34) |
99 (37) |
102 (39) |
103 (39) |
107 (42) |
106 (41) |
98 (37) |
89 (32) |
83 (28) |
107 (42) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 60.2 (15.7) |
64.1 (17.8) |
71.6 (22.0) |
78.6 (25.9) |
85.5 (29.7) |
90.7 (32.6) |
92.8 (33.8) |
93.3 (34.1) |
89.0 (31.7) |
80.7 (27.1) |
70.1 (21.2) |
62.3 (16.8) |
78.2 (25.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 49.7 (9.8) |
53.4 (11.9) |
60.4 (15.8) |
67.3 (19.6) |
74.9 (23.8) |
80.5 (26.9) |
82.8 (28.2) |
82.5 (28.1) |
77.7 (25.4) |
68.1 (20.1) |
58.1 (14.5) |
51.7 (10.9) |
67.3 (19.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 39.2 (4.0) |
42.6 (5.9) |
49.3 (9.6) |
56.0 (13.3) |
64.3 (17.9) |
70.4 (21.3) |
72.7 (22.6) |
71.8 (22.1) |
66.4 (19.1) |
55.5 (13.1) |
46.1 (7.8) |
41.0 (5.0) |
56.3 (13.5) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 10 (−12) |
13 (−11) |
23 (−5) |
33 (1) |
32 (0) |
50 (10) |
56 (13) |
55 (13) |
38 (3) |
27 (−3) |
22 (−6) |
8 (−13) |
8 (−13) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 6.79 (172) |
5.30 (135) |
4.67 (119) |
5.92 (150) |
5.01 (127) |
4.86 (123) |
4.14 (105) |
4.68 (119) |
4.52 (115) |
4.76 (121) |
5.45 (138) |
5.33 (135) |
61.63 (1,565) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.4 | 9.3 | 8.6 | 7.2 | 7.8 | 10.3 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 7.2 | 6.7 | 7.9 | 10.0 | 104.4 |
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Population and People
How Many People Live in Bunkie?
The population of Bunkie has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 299 | — | |
| 1900 | 873 | 192.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,765 | 102.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,743 | −1.2% | |
| 1930 | 2,464 | 41.4% | |
| 1940 | 3,575 | 45.1% | |
| 1950 | 4,666 | 30.5% | |
| 1960 | 5,188 | 11.2% | |
| 1970 | 5,395 | 4.0% | |
| 1980 | 5,364 | −0.6% | |
| 1990 | 5,044 | −6.0% | |
| 2000 | 4,662 | −7.6% | |
| 2010 | 4,171 | −10.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,346 | −19.8% | |
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What is the Population Mix?
The 2020 United States census showed that 3,346 people lived in Bunkie. There were 1,702 households and 1,227 families.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,070 | 31.98% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,041 | 61.0% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.3% |
| Other/Mixed | 149 | 4.45% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 | 2.0% |
Famous People from Bunkie
Several notable people have connections to Bunkie:
- Zutty Singleton was a famous jazz drummer born in Bunkie.
- Sue Eakin was a Louisiana historian. She lived in Bunkie for most of her life. She also published the Bunkie Record newspaper.
- Physician Donald E. Hines was a member of the Louisiana State Senate. He served as Senate president from 2004 to 2008.
- Ronnie Johns grew up in Bunkie. He graduated from Bunkie High School in 1967. He later became a member of the Louisiana State Senate.
- Seymour Weiss was born in Bunkie in 1896. He was a well-known manager of the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans. He was also a close friend of former governor Huey Pierce Long, Jr..
See also
In Spanish: Bunkie (Luisiana) para niños
