Eden Isle, Louisiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Eden Isle, Louisiana Eden Isles
Census-designated place
Eden Isle, Louisiana Location in Louisiana
Country	United States
State	Louisiana
Parish	St. Tammany
Area
• Total	5.01 sq mi (12.98 km2)
• Land	3.04 sq mi (7.87 km2)
• Water	1.98 sq mi (5.12 km2)
Elevation	7 ft (2 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	7,782
• Density	2,562.40/sq mi (989.42/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	985
FIPS code	22-22722

Eden Isle is a special community in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is 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.

Eden Isle is located on the northeast shore of Lake Pontchartrain. In 2020, about 7,782 people lived there. It is part of the larger New Orleans metropolitan area. The community has many homes built along canals. These canals connect to Lake Pontchartrain. You can also find businesses, restaurants, and places for boats (marinas) in Eden Isle.

Geography of Eden Isle

Eden Isle is found at coordinates 30.224116 degrees North and -89.800390 degrees West. This helps us pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

Land and Water Area

The community covers a total area of about 10.8 square kilometers (4.2 square miles). Most of this area, about 8.4 square kilometers (3.2 square miles), is land. The rest, about 2.5 square kilometers (1.0 square mile), is water. This means about 22.82% of Eden Isle is covered by water.

How Eden Isle Was Built

Originally, the land where Eden Isle now stands was a marsh. A marsh is a type of wetland with grassy plants. There was also a canal and a levee (a raised bank to prevent flooding) near a pine forest. This forest was behind Salmen High School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and School. Over several years, the marsh was drained and filled with earth. This work happened before the community was built.

Hurricane Katrina's Impact

In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused a lot of damage to the Eden Isle area. The storm heavily impacted many homes and businesses.

People Living in Eden Isle

The number of people living in Eden Isle has grown over the years.

Population Changes Over Time

The U.S. Census counts the population every ten years. In 2000, 6,261 people lived in Eden Isle. By 2010, the population grew to 7,041. In the most recent census in 2020, the population reached 7,782 people.

Diversity in Eden Isle

Eden Isle is home to people from many different backgrounds. Here's a look at the racial makeup of the community as of 2020:

In 2020, there were 7,782 people living in Eden Isle. These people lived in 3,225 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. There were also 2,105 families. A family is a group of people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.

Education in Eden Isle

Students in Eden Isle attend schools that are part of St. Tammany Parish Public Schools.

Local Schools

Children living in Eden Isle are assigned to specific schools based on where they live. These schools include Abney Elementary School for younger students. Older students attend St. Tammany Junior High School. For high school, students go to Salmen High School.

Community Colleges

For students who want to continue their education after high school, there are two community colleges nearby. These are Northshore Technical Community College and Delgado Community College. They offer various programs and courses.

See also

In Spanish: Eden Isle para niños