Elizabeth, Louisiana facts for kids
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Elizabeth, Louisiana
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Elizabeth Hospital Building, as Elizabeth Town Hall in 2005
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Location of Elizabeth in Allen Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Allen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.65 sq mi (4.28 km2) |
| • Land | 1.65 sq mi (4.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 417 |
| • Density | 253.03/sq mi (97.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-23235 |
| Website | https://villageofelizabeth.com |
Elizabeth is a small village in Allen Parish, Louisiana, United States. In the 2020 census, about 417 people lived there. Before 2020, Elizabeth was officially known as a town.
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History of Elizabeth
Elizabeth was once known as the "Town of Elizabeth." It officially became a town on January 23, 1964. This happened when Governor Jimmie H. Davis signed a special paper. Elizabeth was the fifth town in Allen Parish to become officially recognized.
How Elizabeth Got Its Name
The name Elizabeth was chosen to honor the daughter of Sam Parks. He was one of the people who started the Industrial Lumber Company's Calcasieu Paper Mill. Elizabeth was carefully planned as a company town. This means it was built mainly to support the lumber mill. The town even had its own hospital for the mill workers. Today, this old hospital building is used as Elizabeth's Village Hall.
Geography of Elizabeth
According to information from 2010, the town of Elizabeth (before it became a village) covers a total area of about 4.3 square kilometers (1.65 square miles). A very small part of this area, about 0.02 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
Population and People in Elizabeth
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 504 | — | |
| 1980 | 454 | −9.9% | |
| 1990 | 414 | −8.8% | |
| 2000 | 574 | 38.6% | |
| 2010 | 532 | −7.3% | |
| 2020 | 417 | −21.6% | |
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In 2020, Elizabeth was counted as a village, and its population was 417 people.
Elizabeth's Population Details
Back in 2000, there were 574 people living in Elizabeth. They lived in 191 households, and 165 of these were families. About 47% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples living together.
The people in Elizabeth came from different backgrounds. Most were White, with smaller groups of African American, Native American, and people of two or more races. Some residents were also Hispanic or Latino.
The population was spread out by age. About 32% were under 18 years old. The median age was 30 years. This means half the people were younger than 30, and half were older. Elizabeth's closest neighbor in Allen Parish is Oakdale, LA, which is located to the east.
Famous People from Elizabeth
- Cloves Campbell Sr. was born in Elizabeth. He was the first African American to serve in the Arizona Senate. This is a very important government position.
- Faye Emerson was born in Elizabeth in 1917. She was a famous actress in the early 1950s. People called her the "First Lady of Television" because she was so well-known on TV.
See also
In Spanish: Elizabeth (Luisiana) para niños
