Elton, Louisiana facts for kids
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Elton, Louisiana
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Location of Elton in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Jefferson Davis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.66 sq mi (4.30 km2) |
| • Land | 1.66 sq mi (4.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
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| • Total | 992 |
| • Density | 597.23/sq mi (230.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70532
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| Area code(s) | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-23620 |
Elton is a small town in Louisiana, United States. It is located in Jefferson Davis Parish. A "parish" in Louisiana is like a county in other states.
In 2020, about 992 people lived in Elton. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 1,128 people lived there. Elton is part of the area around Jennings.
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History of Elton
Elton got its name from a book! A pioneer settler's wife, Mrs. J. M. Henderson, read about an English town called Elton and liked the name. This English town is in County Durham, near Middlesbrough.
Elton, Louisiana, became an official village in 1911. This means it was given legal recognition to govern itself.
Where is Elton?
Elton is in the northeast part of Jefferson Davis Parish. It shares a border with Allen Parish to the north.
A main road, U.S. Route 190, goes right through Elton. If you go east on this road, you'll reach Eunice in about 16 miles. If you go west, you'll get to Kinder in about 9 miles.
Jennings is the main town of Jefferson Davis Parish, where the parish government is located. It's about 26 miles south of Elton if you take Louisiana Highway 26.
The town of Elton covers an area of about 4.3 square kilometers (or 1.66 square miles). All of this area is land.
People of Elton
The number of people living in Elton has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 995 | — | |
| 1930 | 742 | −25.4% | |
| 1940 | 901 | 21.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,434 | 59.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,595 | 11.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,598 | 0.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,450 | −9.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,277 | −11.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,261 | −1.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,128 | −10.5% | |
| 2020 | 992 | −12.1% | |
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In 2020, there were 992 people living in Elton. These people lived in 504 households, which are like homes or families living together. About 291 of these were families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Elton in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 493 | 49.7% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 369 | 37.2% |
| Native American | 32 | 3.23% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.6% |
| Other/Mixed | 66 | 6.65% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 | 2.62% |
Schools and Library
The public schools in Elton are run by Jefferson Davis Parish Public Schools.
- Elton Elementary School teaches students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade.
- Elton High School is for students in grades 6 through 12.
You can also find the Elton Branch of the Jefferson Davis Parish Library in town. It's located at 813 Main Street.
Famous People from Elton
Some notable people have come from Elton:
- Al Woods is an American football player. He played for the New York Jets.
- Leo Thomas was a Zydeco drummer and singer. Zydeco is a type of music from Louisiana.
- Leroy Thomas is also a Zydeco singer and musician. He is known as "The Jewel of the Bayou" and is Leo Thomas's son.
- Joseph F. Fuselier was the first sheriff of Jefferson Davis Parish.
- Lorena Langley was a Coushatta basket maker. The Coushatta are a Native American tribe.
See also
In Spanish: Elton (Luisiana) para niños
