Clarence, Louisiana facts for kids
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Clarence, Louisiana
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| Village of Clarence | |
Location of Clarence in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.
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 Clarence, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Clarence, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| States | Louisiana |
| Parish | Natchitoches |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.58 sq mi (4.08 km2) |
| • Land | 1.57 sq mi (4.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 326 |
| • Rank | NC: 5th |
| • Density | 207.38/sq mi (80.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71414
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| Area code | 318 |
Clarence is a small village in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is located about seven miles east of Natchitoches, which is the main town of the parish. Clarence is part of the Natchitoches area. In 2020, about 326 people lived there.
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History of Clarence
The area where Clarence is located has a long history. Important old roads, like the Harrisonburg Road and the Natchez Trace, used to pass through here. These roads helped connect different parts of Louisiana and Texas a long time ago. They were like the highways of the past!
People of Clarence
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Clarence has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 286 | — | |
| 1970 | 448 | 56.6% | |
| 1980 | 612 | 36.6% | |
| 1990 | 577 | −5.7% | |
| 2000 | 516 | −10.6% | |
| 2010 | 499 | −3.3% | |
| 2020 | 326 | −34.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Clarence in 2020
In 2020, the village of Clarence had 326 residents. Most people living in Clarence were African American (about 73%). About 21% of the people were White. There were also smaller groups of Native Americans and people of mixed backgrounds.
Clarence in 2010
Back in 2010, there were 499 people living in Clarence. About 75% of the people were African American, and 23% were White. A small number of people were from two or more races.
There were 186 households in the village. About 36% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2 to 3 people. The median age of residents was about 36.5 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36.5, and half were older.
Geography and Climate
Where is Clarence?
Clarence is located at these coordinates: 31.820143 degrees North and -93.028773 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.08 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Clarence's Weather
Clarence has a type of weather called a "Humid Subtropical Climate." This means it has warm temperatures and rain spread out throughout the year. It's usually quite humid.
Here's a quick look at the average weather in Clarence:
| Climate data for Clarence, Louisiana | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 15 (59) |
17 (63) |
22 (71) |
26 (79) |
29 (85) |
33 (91) |
34 (94) |
34 (94) |
32 (89) |
27 (80) |
21 (69) |
17 (62) |
26 (78) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 3 (38) |
4 (40) |
8 (46) |
12 (54) |
17 (62) |
21 (69) |
22 (72) |
22 (71) |
18 (65) |
12 (54) |
7 (45) |
4 (39) |
13 (55) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 130 (5.1) |
120 (4.7) |
120 (4.9) |
120 (4.6) |
130 (5.2) |
110 (4.2) |
89 (3.5) |
76 (3.0) |
84 (3.3) |
97 (3.8) |
110 (4.5) |
130 (5.3) |
1,316 (52.1) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Clarence (Luisiana) para niños
