Evergreen, Louisiana facts for kids
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Evergreen, Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Avoyelles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
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| • Total | 215 |
| • Density | 210.37/sq mi (81.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-24775 |
Evergreen is a small town in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. In 2020, about 215 people lived there. Evergreen is located to the east of another town called Bunkie.
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History of Evergreen
This town was first called "Bayou Ridge." Later, its name was changed to "Evergreen." This new name was inspired by the beautiful, green magnolia trees that grow there all year round. The town officially became a chartered town in 1869.
Evergreen was also home to an important early school. It started as the Evergreen Home Institute in 1856. Over time, it grew and changed, becoming Evergreen College, and then Evergreen High School in 1904.
Geography of Evergreen
Evergreen is located at 30°57′10″N 92°6′33″W / 30.95278°N 92.10917°W. The town covers a total area of about 2.6 square kilometers (1.02 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 297 | — | |
| 1900 | 322 | — | |
| 1910 | 299 | −7.1% | |
| 1920 | 262 | −12.4% | |
| 1930 | 298 | 13.7% | |
| 1940 | 384 | 28.9% | |
| 1950 | 382 | −0.5% | |
| 1960 | 325 | −14.9% | |
| 1970 | 307 | −5.5% | |
| 1980 | 272 | −11.4% | |
| 1990 | 283 | 4.0% | |
| 2000 | 314 | 11.0% | |
| 2010 | 310 | −1.3% | |
| 2020 | 215 | −30.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 314 people living in Evergreen. These people made up 137 households and 86 families. The town had about 152 houses.
The people living in Evergreen were spread out by age. About 23.6% were under 18 years old. About 8.0% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 29.0%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 26.4% were between 45 and 64, and 13.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 39 years.
Famous People from Evergreen
- Lionel Aldridge: He was a professional American football player. He played as a defensive end for the Green Bay Packers in the 1960s, a very famous team. Lionel Aldridge was born in Evergreen.
See also
In Spanish: Evergreen (Luisiana) para niños
