Choudrant, Louisiana facts for kids
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Choudrant, Louisiana
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Village
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| Village of Choudrant | |
Choudrant High School
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| Motto(s):
Louisiana's Front Porch"
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Location of Choudrant in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.28 sq mi (11.09 km2) |
| • Land | 4.23 sq mi (10.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 989 |
| • Density | 233.75/sq mi (90.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71227
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-15290 |
| Website | Village of Choudrant, Louisiana |
Choudrant is a small village located in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2010, about 845 people lived there. It is part of the larger Ruston area.
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Where is Choudrant Located?
Choudrant is a small village. It covers a total area of about 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km2). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Choudrant?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 393 | — | |
| 1930 | 394 | 0.3% | |
| 1940 | 438 | 11.2% | |
| 1950 | 395 | −9.8% | |
| 1960 | 465 | 17.7% | |
| 1970 | 555 | 19.4% | |
| 1980 | 809 | 45.8% | |
| 1990 | 557 | −31.1% | |
| 2000 | 582 | 4.5% | |
| 2010 | 845 | 45.2% | |
| 2020 | 989 | 17.0% | |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
The 2020 United States census found that 989 people lived in Choudrant. These people made up 382 households and 293 families.
Here's a closer look at the different groups of people living in Choudrant in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 842 | 85.14% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 61 | 6.17% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.71% |
| Other/Mixed | 50 | 5.06% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 | 2.93% |
Choudrant's Economy
Being a small village, Choudrant doesn't have a huge number of businesses. However, it does have some local businesses started by people from the area.
The most well-known local business is Origin Bank. It started as the Bank of Choudrant. Over time, it grew to become one of the biggest banks in Lincoln Parish and the nearby Ouachita Parish. Even with its growth, the original Choudrant branch is still considered its main office. Origin Bank also used to sponsor the Louisiana Peach Festival in Ruston until 2005.
Education in Choudrant
Choudrant is part of the fifth district of the Lincoln Parish School System. There are two schools in the Choudrant area: Choudrant Elementary and Choudrant High.
Choudrant Elementary serves about 400 to 450 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. Choudrant High School has about 350 students in grades 7 through 12. Both schools are known for their strong academic performance.
The high school was rebuilt in 1937 after a fire. The elementary school was also rebuilt and made bigger after a fire in the 1970s. Over the years, the student population grew too large for the elementary school building. In 2007, people in the school district voted against a plan to fund renovations for the high school and rebuild the elementary school. However, a few years later, a new tax plan passed. Since then, the high school has been rebuilt. It now has a new wing, a new agricultural center, and a new track.
Famous People from Choudrant
- Bill Bagwell, a baseball player
- Sam Burns, a professional golfer
See also
In Spanish: Choudrant para niños
