Cade, Louisiana facts for kids
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Cade, Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Martin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.72 sq mi (17.40 km2) |
| • Land | 6.72 sq mi (17.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,874 |
| • Density | 278.99/sq mi (107.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-11580 |
Cade is a small community in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for gathering statistics. It is not an officially incorporated town.
In 2014, about 1,188 people lived in Cade. By 2019, this number grew to an estimated 1,655. The most recent count in 2020 showed the population was 1,874 people. The community uses a single ZIP code, which is 70519.
Cade was named after Captain Cade. He was a sheriff in a nearby town called New Iberia for many years. Today, Cade is home to several interesting places. These include the Episcopal School of Acadiana, a food company called Bruce Foods, and the Spanish Trail Golf Course. It also has The Pines Ranch, which was Louisiana's first organic ranch. Unlike many small towns, Cade does not have its own police station or health center. However, the rates of crime and unemployment in Cade are low compared to the average for the U.S.
Where is Cade Located?
Cade is in the southwestern part of St. Martin Parish. It is located where two Louisiana highways meet: Highway 182 and Highway 92-1.
To the northwest on Highway 182, you can find the cities of Broussard, which is about 6 miles away, and Lafayette, about 13 miles away. Lafayette is the main city of Lafayette Parish. About 8 miles to the southeast is New Iberia, the main city of Iberia Parish.
Louisiana Highway 92-1 goes west about 7 miles to the city of Youngsville. It also goes northeast about 6 miles to St. Martinville. St. Martinville is the main city of St. Martin Parish. From St. Martinville, Highway 92-1 goes east 4 miles to meet Louisiana Highway 31. Then it goes 2 miles north to reach St. Martinville again.
Who Lives in Cade?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 1,874 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2019, about 1,655 people were estimated to live in Cade. Most of the people were non-Hispanic white, making up about 68.2% of the population. About 24.8% were Black or African American. A small number, 1.0%, were Asian, and 6.0% identified as multiracial.
The average age of people in Cade was about 38.2 years old. The typical income for a household was $53,250 per year. For males, the average income was $53,639, while for females it was $30,714. About 10.2% of the people in Cade lived at or below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Cade (Luisiana) para niños
