Deville, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Deville
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 Deville
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Rapides |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.23 sq mi (34.27 km2) |
| • Land | 13.14 sq mi (34.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,761 |
| • Density | 133.98/sq mi (51.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-20890 |
Deville is a special kind of community in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village with its own local government. Deville is part of the larger Alexandria, Louisiana area. In 2020, about 1,761 people lived there.
Geography of Deville
Deville is located in the state of Louisiana. Its exact coordinates are 31.346772 degrees North and 92.158035 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says that Deville covers a total area of about 13.23 square miles (34.27 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Deville
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| 2020 | 1,761 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,007 people living in Deville. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,761 people.
Most people in Deville are White. A small number of residents are Native American or from two or more racial backgrounds.
Many families live in Deville. In 2000, about 45% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples. The average household had about 2.77 people.
The community has people of all ages. In 2000, about 30% of the population was under 18 years old. About 10% were 65 or older. The average age was 34 years.
Education in Deville
Students in Deville attend schools that are part of the Rapides Parish School District.
Deville has two elementary schools for younger students:
- Buckeye Elementary
- Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary
For older students, there is one high school:
- Buckeye High School
There are no separate middle schools or junior high schools in Deville.
See also
In Spanish: Deville (Luisiana) para niños
