Downsville, Louisiana facts for kids
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Downsville, Louisiana
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| Village of Downsville | |
Location of Downsville in Union Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parishes | Lincoln, Union |
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| • Total | 0.74 sq mi (1.93 km2) |
| • Land | 0.74 sq mi (1.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 120 |
| • Density | 161.29/sq mi (62.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-21450 |
Downsville is a small village located in the state of Louisiana in the United States. It is found in two different areas called parishes: Lincoln Parish and Union Parish. Parishes in Louisiana are similar to counties in other states.
In 2010, about 143 people lived in Downsville. This was an increase from 118 people who lived there in 2000. By 2020, the population was 120 people.
The part of Downsville in Lincoln Parish is considered part of the Ruston area. The part in Union Parish is part of the larger Monroe area. Downsville is made up of several smaller communities, including Downtown Downsville, Holmesville, Point-Wilhite, and the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church Community.
The village was named after Solomon W. Downs, who was a U.S. Senator.
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Where is Downsville Located?
Downsville is located at specific coordinates: 32.627112 degrees North and -92.414483 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 0.74 square miles (1.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the village limits.
How Many People Live in Downsville?
The number of people living in Downsville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
- 1980: 213 people
- 1990: 101 people
- 2000: 118 people
- 2010: 141 people
- 2020: 120 people
Downsville's Population in 2020
The most recent count was in 2020. At that time, 120 people lived in Downsville. There were 49 households, which means 49 different homes where people lived. Out of these, 35 were families.
Here's a breakdown of the different groups of people living in Downsville in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 101 | 84.17% |
| Native American | 3 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 3 | 2.5% |
| Other or Mixed Race | 5 | 4.17% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 6.67% |
Schools in Downsville
Students who live in Union Parish and Downsville attend the Union Parish Public Schools system. They go to the Downsville Community Charter School, which teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
See also
In Spanish: Downsville (Luisiana) para niños
