Catahoula, Louisiana facts for kids
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Catahoula, Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Martin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.20 sq mi (8.29 km2) |
| • Land | 3.06 sq mi (7.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 988 |
| • Density | 322.66/sq mi (124.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-13330 |
Catahoula is a small community in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place. This means it's an area counted by the government for population studies. However, it doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 988 people lived there.
About Catahoula
Where is Catahoula?
Catahoula is located in the state of Louisiana. It sits just outside the western edge of the Atchafalaya River Basin. This basin is a huge swamp and wetland area. The community is also south of the town of Henderson.
People of Catahoula
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 988 | — | |
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In 2020, the census counted 988 people living in Catahoula. This community covers an area of about 3.1 square miles (8.0 square kilometers). Most of the people living here are non-Hispanic white. A small number are of Asian descent.
The average age of people in Catahoula is around 38.4 years old. About one-fifth of the residents speak a language other than English at home. The average income for a household in Catahoula was about $52,417.
See also
In Spanish: Catahoula para niños
