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Converse, Louisiana
Village of Converse
Location of Converse in Sabine Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Converse in Sabine Parish, Louisiana.
Converse, Louisiana is located in Louisiana
Converse, Louisiana
Converse, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Converse, Louisiana is located in the United States
Converse, Louisiana
Converse, Louisiana
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Louisiana
Parish Sabine
Area
 • Total 2.18 sq mi (5.65 km2)
 • Land 2.18 sq mi (5.65 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 379
 • Density 173.77/sq mi (67.10/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code
71419
Area Code 318
FIPS code 22-17215

Converse is a small village located in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2020, about 379 people lived there. It's a quiet place, like many small towns across America.

Where is Converse Located?

Converse is found at specific geographic coordinates: 31.780369 degrees North and -93.698620 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map. The village covers a total area of about 2.1 square miles (5.65 square kilometers), and all of this area is land.

How Many People Live in Converse?

The number of people living in Converse has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different censuses:

  • 1930: 291 people
  • 1940: 314 people
  • 1950: 311 people
  • 1960: 291 people
  • 1970: 375 people
  • 1980: 449 people
  • 1990: 436 people
  • 2000: 400 people
  • 2010: 440 people
  • 2020: 379 people

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 379 people living in Converse. These people made up 125 households, with 84 of them being families. Most of the people living in Converse are White (around 81.79%), with smaller numbers of Native American (9.5%), Black or African American (2.64%), and other groups.

Schools in Converse

The public schools in Sabine Parish are managed by the Sabine Parish School Board. Students in Converse attend Converse High School, which teaches all grades from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

What's the Weather Like?

Converse has a humid subtropical climate. This means it generally has high temperatures and rain spread out throughout the year. Summers can be hot and humid, while winters are usually mild.

Climate data for Converse, Louisiana
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 14
(57)
17
(62)
21
(69)
24
(76)
28
(83)
32
(89)
34
(93)
34
(93)
31
(88)
26
(79)
20
(68)
15
(59)
24
(76)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 2
(35)
3
(38)
7
(45)
11
(51)
16
(60)
19
(67)
21
(70)
20
(68)
17
(63)
11
(51)
6
(43)
2
(36)
11
(52)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 120
(4.7)
120
(4.6)
120
(4.9)
110
(4.2)
140
(5.6)
110
(4.2)
89
(3.5)
61
(2.4)
97
(3.8)
100
(4.1)
100
(4.1)
130
(5.2)
1,300
(51.2)
Source: Weatherbase

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