Creola, Louisiana facts for kids
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Creola, Louisiana
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Location of Creola in Grant Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Grant |
| Incorporated | 2002 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
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| • Total | 242 |
| • Density | 590.24/sq mi (227.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71423
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-18295 |
Creola is a small village in Louisiana, a state in the United States. It's located in Grant Parish. It officially became a village on January 23, 2002. This happened after almost everyone living there voted for it in 2000. In 2010, about 213 people lived in Creola. By 2020, this number grew to 242.
Creola is in the southern part of Grant Parish. It's also part of the larger Alexandria area.
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Education in Creola
Students in Creola go to schools managed by the Grant Parish School Board. This board oversees public education in the area.
Economy and Local Businesses
Creola's economy includes a notable business, the Jena Choctaw Pines Casino.
Jena Choctaw Pines Casino Details
The Jena Choctaw Pines Casino opened on February 13, 2013. The Jena Band of Choctaw Indians owns this casino. It sits on a large piece of land, over 200 acres (81 hectares). About 40 acres (16 hectares) of this land in Creola were given by a local businessman, Mike Wahlder, to help build the casino.
This casino is a "Class II" casino under special laws for Native American gaming. It was the first part of a bigger plan. The casino has 46,000 square feet (4,300 square meters) for games. It includes 700 slot machines and a poker room. There is also a sports bar and a buffet for visitors.
The money earned from the casino helps the Jena Band of Choctaws. It helps them meet important needs like housing, education, and health care for their community. This casino is the third one in the central Louisiana area.
Future Plans for the Casino
According to John Neumann, the casino's general manager, they planned to expand the casino soon after it opened. The next steps included making the gaming area and restaurant almost twice as big. They also planned to add meeting spaces to the main building and build a hotel.
The overall big plan for the casino area is even larger. It includes adding an RV park for campers, a place for entertainment, and a shopping area.
Geography of Creola
Creola is located along the southern edge of Grant Parish. It is right next to Rapides Parish to the south. U.S. Route 167 is a main road that goes through the village. This road leads south about 11 miles (18 km) to Alexandria. It also goes north about 37 miles (60 km) to Winnfield.
The U.S. Census Bureau states that Creola has a total area of about 0.42 square miles (1.1 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 213 | — | |
| 2020 | 242 | 13.6% | |
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In 2010, Creola had a population of 213 people. There were 80 households, which are like homes or families living together. Of these households, 65% were owned by the people living there. About 30% were rented, and 5% were empty.
The average income for a household in Creola was $44,499. About 62% of the people living there were married couples. Of these married couples, 44% had children. Males made up 48% of the total population, and females made up the other 52%.
See also
In Spanish: Creola (Luisiana) para niños
