Dulac, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dulac
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Church in Dulac after Hurricane Ike flooding
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 Dulac
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Terrebonne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.15 sq mi (47.02 km2) |
| • Land | 15.99 sq mi (41.41 km2) |
| • Water | 2.17 sq mi (5.61 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,241 |
| • Density | 77.62/sq mi (29.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-21940 |
Dulac is a small community in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population data, but it is not an official city or town.
In 2020, about 1,241 people lived in Dulac. It is part of a larger area that includes the cities of Houma, Bayou Cane, and Thibodaux.
Where is Dulac Located?
Dulac is in Louisiana, a state in the southern United States. Its exact location is 29°23′5″N 90°41′49″W / 29.38472°N 90.69694°W.
The total area of Dulac is about 47 square kilometers (18.15 square miles). Most of this area is land, but about 5.6 square kilometers (2.17 square miles) is water.
Who Lives in Dulac?
The people who live in Dulac come from many different backgrounds. Here is a look at the population from the 2020 census:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 566 | 45.61% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 42 | 3.38% |
| Native American | 438 | 35.29% |
| Asian | 26 | 2.1% |
| Other/Mixed | 94 | 7.57% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75 | 6.04% |
In 2020, there were 1,241 people living in Dulac. There were 521 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 283 were families.
The population has changed over time. In 2000, there were 2,458 people living in Dulac. The population density was about 114.8 people per square mile.
In 2000, about 31.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.5% were between 18 and 24 years old. The median age was 32 years. This means half the people were younger than 32, and half were older.
Education in Dulac
Students in Dulac go to schools that are part of the Terrebonne Parish School District. This is the main school system for the entire parish.
The community also has a local library. The Terrebonne Parish Library runs the Dulac Library, where people can borrow books and use other resources.
See also
In Spanish: Dulac (Luisiana) para niños
