DeQuincy, Louisiana facts for kids
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DeQuincy, Louisiana
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DeQuincy Railroad Museum
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Location of DeQuincy in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Calcasieu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.19 sq mi (8.27 km2) |
| • Land | 3.19 sq mi (8.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,144 |
| • Density | 984.96/sq mi (380.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70633
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| Area code(s) | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-20575 |
DeQuincy is a city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. It's the northernmost city in this parish. In 2020, about 3,144 people lived there. DeQuincy is part of the larger Lake Charles area.
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History of DeQuincy
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DeQuincy started as a railroad town in 1897. This happened when two railway companies, the Calcasieu, Vernon & Shreveport Railway Company (CV&S) and the Kansas City, Shreveport & Gulf Railway Company (KCS&G), finished building their lines. The KCS&G was owned by the Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad.
Geography of DeQuincy
DeQuincy is located in northern Calcasieu Parish. You can find it at coordinates 30°27′3″N 93°26′8″W / 30.45083°N 93.43556°W. Two main highways, LA 12 and LA 27, go through the city center.
LA 12 goes east about 36 miles (58 km) to Kinder and southwest about 22 miles (35 km) to Deweyville, Texas. LA 27 goes north about 31 miles (50 km) to DeRidder and south about 17 miles (27 km) to Sulphur. Sulphur is about 9 miles (14 km) west of Lake Charles.
The United States Census Bureau says that DeQuincy covers a total area of about 3.2 square miles (8.2 km²). All of this area is land.
People of DeQuincy
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 715 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,823 | 155.0% | |
| 1930 | 3,589 | 96.9% | |
| 1940 | 3,252 | −9.4% | |
| 1950 | 3,837 | 18.0% | |
| 1960 | 3,928 | 2.4% | |
| 1970 | 3,448 | −12.2% | |
| 1980 | 3,966 | 15.0% | |
| 1990 | 3,474 | −12.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,398 | −2.2% | |
| 2010 | 3,235 | −4.8% | |
| 2020 | 3,144 | −2.8% | |
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In 2020, there were 3,144 people living in DeQuincy. Most residents, about 75%, were White (not Hispanic). About 17% were Black or African American. There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and people of mixed races. About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Economy of DeQuincy
DeQuincy's economy has always been linked to railroads. The Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific railroads are still important employers for many people in the area.
The timber industry has also been a big part of the local economy for a long time. DeQuincy is home to a large lumber operation run by Temple-Inland.
The DeQuincy Industrial Airpark has businesses like Thermoplastic Services and Recycle Inc. These companies provide jobs and help the local economy grow.
Education in DeQuincy
Public schools in DeQuincy are managed by Calcasieu Parish Public Schools. The schools in the city include:
- DeQuincy High School
- DeQuincy Middle School
- DeQuincy Elementary School
- DeQuincy Primary School
Notable People from DeQuincy
Many interesting people have connections to DeQuincy:
- Burl Cain was the warden of Louisiana State Penitentiary for many years.
- Johnny Dowers is an actor, writer, and musician who has been in TV shows like GCB and Charmed.
- Tina Girouard is an award-winning artist whose work is shown in famous museums.
- Smiley Lewis was a rhythm and blues musician whose songs were covered by artists like Elvis Presley.
- Hanna Nicole and Ashley Grance are singers from the American duo Ha*Ash.
- Anthony Pullard played basketball in the NBA for the Milwaukee Bucks.
- Scott Brown was a major league baseball pitcher.
See also
In Spanish: DeQuincy para niños
