Choctaw, Louisiana facts for kids
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Choctaw, Louisiana
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 Choctaw, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Choctaw, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Lafourche |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.25 sq mi (16.19 km2) |
| • Land | 6.25 sq mi (16.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 775 |
| • Density | 123.98/sq mi (47.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 985 |
| GNIS feature ID | 557805 |
Choctaw is a small community in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place," which means the U.S. Census Bureau defines it for gathering population data.
In 2010, about 879 people lived in Choctaw. By 2020, the population was 775.
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Where is Choctaw Located?
Choctaw is found in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. The U.S. Census Bureau says the community covers an area of about 6.318 square miles. All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its official boundaries.
How Many People Live in Choctaw?
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| 2020 | 775 | — | |
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The population of Choctaw changes over time. In 2020, the census counted 775 people living there. This information helps us understand how communities grow or shrink.
Schools and Learning in Choctaw
Students in Choctaw attend schools that are part of Lafourche Parish Public Schools. These schools help kids learn and grow.
- Elementary School: Young students go to Bayou Boeuf Elementary School.
- Middle School: After elementary school, students attend Sixth Ward Middle School.
- High School: Older students go to Thibodaux High School.
The community also has a place for everyone to read and learn. The Lafourche Parish Library runs the Choctaw Branch Library. This library offers books, computers, and other resources.
For those who want to continue their education after high school, Fletcher Technical Community College serves the Lafourche Parish area. Also, Delgado Community College has stated that Lafourche Parish is part of its service area, offering more options for higher education.
See also
- Choctaw (Luisiana) para niños (This link goes to a Kiddle page about Choctaw, Louisiana, in Spanish.)
