Eastwood, Louisiana facts for kids
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Eastwood, Louisiana
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 Eastwood, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Bossier |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.35 sq mi (16.44 km2) |
| • Land | 6.35 sq mi (16.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 239 ft (73 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,390 |
| • Density | 691.45/sq mi (266.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-22610 |
Eastwood is a small community in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not an official city or town. In 2010, about 4,093 people lived here. Eastwood is part of the larger Shreveport–Bossier City area.
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Geography
Eastwood is located in northwestern Louisiana. It's found at coordinates 32.557317 degrees north and 93.568480 degrees west. To its west, you'll find the Red Chute community. The town of Haughton is also nearby, located to the southeast.
Two main roads, U.S. Routes 80 and 79, go through the middle of Eastwood. Interstate 20 runs along the southern edge of the community. However, there isn't a direct exit into Eastwood from Interstate 20. If you travel about 11 miles west on Highways 80/79, you'll reach downtown Shreveport.
The United States Census Bureau says that Eastwood covers a total area of about 16.6 square kilometers (or 6.4 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
People of Eastwood
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Eastwood has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 4,390 | — | |
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The 2020 United States census counted 4,390 people living in Eastwood. There were 1,673 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 1,232 were families.
A Mix of Cultures
The 2020 census also looked at the different backgrounds of people in Eastwood.
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 3,304 | 75.26% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 352 | 8.02% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 46 | 1.05% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.09% |
| Other/Mixed backgrounds | 260 | 5.92% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 402 | 9.16% |
This table shows that most people in Eastwood are White. There are also significant numbers of Black or African American people, and people of Hispanic or Latino background. The community is home to a mix of different cultures and backgrounds.
Learning in Eastwood
Students in Eastwood attend schools that are part of the Bossier Parish School District.
Younger students go to specific elementary schools:
- T. L. Rodes Elementary School teaches Pre-Kindergarten through 1st grade. This school is located right in Eastwood.
- Platt Elementary School is for students in 2nd and 3rd grades, also located in Eastwood.
- Princeton Elementary School serves students in 4th and 5th grades.
After elementary school, students typically attend Haughton Middle School. For high school, students go to Haughton High School.
For those interested in higher education, Bossier Parish Community College and Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College are available in the Bossier Parish area.
