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Crescent, Louisiana
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 Crescent, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Crescent, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Iberville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.71 sq mi (4.42 km2) |
| • Land | 1.67 sq mi (4.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 811 |
| • Density | 486.79/sq mi (187.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 558201 |
Crescent is a small community in Louisiana, United States. It is located in Iberville Parish. Crescent is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for collecting population information. It is not an officially incorporated town or city. In 2010, 959 people lived in Crescent. By 2020, its population changed to 811.
Geography of Crescent
Crescent is found in the central part of Iberville Parish. It is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) southwest of Plaquemine. Plaquemine is the main town and the "parish seat" for Iberville Parish. The community is located along a waterway called Bayou Plaquemine.
The total area of Crescent is about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.11 square kilometers), is water.
People in Crescent
The population of Crescent has changed over time. In 2010, there were 959 people living there. By 2020, the population had gone down to 811 people.
The U.S. Census Bureau collects information about the people living in places like Crescent. This helps us understand the different groups that make up the community. In 2020, most people in Crescent identified as White (about 62.64%). The next largest group was Black or African American (about 32.06%). A small number of people identified as Native American, Asian, or other races. Some people also identified as being of two or more races.
It's important to know that the census also counts people who are Hispanic or Latino. This group can be of any race. In 2020, about 2.96% of Crescent's population was Hispanic or Latino.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 959 | — | |
| 2020 | 811 | −15.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
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See also
- In Spanish: Crescent (Luisiana) para niños
