Chackbay, Louisiana facts for kids
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Chackbay, Louisiana
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Country | United States |
State | Louisiana |
Parish | Lafourche |
Area | |
• Total | 27.75 sq mi (71.86 km2) |
• Land | 27.75 sq mi (71.86 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 5,370 |
• Density | 193.54/sq mi (74.73/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 985 |
FIPS code | 22-14100 |
Chackbay is a census-designated place (CDP) in northern Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 5,177 at the 2010 census, up from 4,018 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Chackbay is a part of the "Ward 6" area of Lafourche Parish.
Geography
Chackbay is located at 29°53′21″N 90°45′7″W / 29.88917°N 90.75194°W (29.889113, -90.752009).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 28.6 square miles (74 km2), all land.
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2020 | 5,370 | — | |
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2020 census
Race | Number | Percentage |
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White (non-Hispanic) | 4,742 | 88.31% |
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 245 | 4.56% |
Native American | 28 | 0.52% |
Asian | 20 | 0.37% |
Other/Mixed | 161 | 3.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 174 | 3.24% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,370 people, 2,003 households, and 1,564 families residing in the CDP.
Education
Lafourche Parish Public Schools operates public schools. Chackbay Elementary School serves the community. Sixth Ward Middle School and Thibodaux High School serve residents of the Ward 6 area.
Notable people
- Billy Tauzin, US congressman who lived in Clarks Summit while he was in office.
See also
In Spanish: Chackbay para niños