Eros, Louisiana facts for kids
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Eros, Louisiana
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| Town of Eros | |
Location of Eros in Jackson Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Jackson |
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| • Type | Mayor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 130 |
| • Density | 130.52/sq mi (50.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-24215 |
Eros is a small town in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2020, about 130 people lived there. It is part of the larger Ruston area.
History of Eros
Eros was started in the early 1900s by the Tremont Lumber company. It was a "boomtown" because a sawmill brought many jobs and people to the area. A woman named Mary Collins suggested naming the town after the Eros Asteroid, which was discovered in 1898.
Eros became an important place for many smaller towns nearby. Children from these communities often went to school in Eros. People also received their mail through Eros. The town was a social center, where events like "box suppers" (gatherings where people brought food in boxes to share or auction) were held.
By 1920, Eros was the biggest town in Jackson Parish. It had about a thousand residents. The town had a post office, hotels, a newspaper, stores, doctors, a drug store, churches, a jail, a bank, and even the first high school in Jackson Parish. About six hundred students attended the high school.
However, a big storm called a cyclone hit Eros in 1920. It badly damaged the sawmill. The mill was rebuilt, but then a fire destroyed it again in 1926. After these disasters, the lumber company decided most of the trees had been cut down. So, they moved their business to Olla, Louisiana. Only a few hundred people stayed in Eros after that.
Where is Eros Located?
Eros is located in Louisiana. Its exact spot on a map is 32°23′33″N 92°25′22″W / 32.39250°N 92.42278°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 1 square mile (2.58 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Population of Eros
The number of people living in Eros has changed a lot over the years. Here is how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 898 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,184 | 31.8% | |
| 1930 | 203 | −82.9% | |
| 1940 | 289 | 42.4% | |
| 1950 | 195 | −32.5% | |
| 1960 | 176 | −9.7% | |
| 1970 | 164 | −6.8% | |
| 1980 | 158 | −3.7% | |
| 1990 | 177 | 12.0% | |
| 2000 | 202 | 14.1% | |
| 2010 | 155 | −23.3% | |
| 2020 | 130 | −16.1% | |
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In 2000, a census (a count of the population) showed that 202 people lived in Eros. There were 77 households, which are groups of people living in one home. Most of the people living in Eros were white.
About 31% of the households had children under 18. Many homes had married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband. A small number of people lived alone, especially those aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Eros in 2000 was 38 years old. About 25% of the population was under 18. Another 25% was between 25 and 44 years old.
Famous People from Eros
- Jesse C. Deen was born in Eros in 1922. He later became a State Representative for Bossier Parish. A State Representative is a person elected to make laws for their state.
