Edgefield, Louisiana facts for kids
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Edgefield, Louisiana
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| Village of Edgefield | |
Location of Edgefield in Red River Parish, Louisiana.
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| Country |  United States |
| States |  Louisiana |
| Parish | Red River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 204 |
| • Density | 822.58/sq mi (317.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
Edgefield is a small village located in Red River Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2020, about 204 people lived there. It's a quiet community in the state of Louisiana.
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Where is Edgefield?
Edgefield is a very small place. It covers an area of about 0.25 square miles (0.64 square kilometers). This entire area is land, with no water bodies like lakes or rivers within its borders.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Edgefield has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 201 | — | |
| 1980 | 312 | 55.2% | |
| 1990 | 207 | −33.7% | |
| 2000 | 190 | −8.2% | |
| 2010 | 218 | 14.7% | |
| 2020 | 204 | −6.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
- In 1970, there were 201 people.
- By 1980, the population grew to 312.
- In 2000, about 190 people lived in Edgefield.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed 204 residents.
Who Lives in Edgefield?
In 2000, there were 83 households in the village. A household is like a home where people live together. Most households (59%) were married couples. About 25% of homes had children under 18 living there.
The people living in Edgefield were of different ages:
- 21.1% were under 18 years old.
- 23.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 22.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Edgefield was 43 years old.
Schools in Edgefield
Students in Edgefield attend schools that are part of the Red River Parish School District.
- Red River Elementary School teaches students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade.
- Red River Junior High School is for grades 6 to 8.
- Red River Senior High School is for older students in grades 9 to 12.
There is also a private school nearby called Riverdale Academy. It's the only K-12 (kindergarten through 12th grade) private school in Red River Parish. It is located in a small area called East Point.
See also
In Spanish: Edgefield (Luisiana) para niños
