Ferriday, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ferriday, Louisiana
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Downtown Ferriday
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Location of Ferriday in Concordia Parish, Louisiana.
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 Ferriday, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Ferriday, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Louisiana |
| Parish | Concordia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.63 sq mi (4.22 km2) |
| • Land | 1.63 sq mi (4.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,189 |
| • Density | 1,957.64/sq mi (755.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
71334
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-25440 |
Ferriday is a small town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It is located near the Mississippi River, on the eastern side of Louisiana. In 2020, about 3,189 people lived there. Most of the people in Ferriday are African American.
Ferriday is known for having many famous people come from such a small area. A writer named Elaine Dundy even wrote a book about the town and its famous residents in 1991. You can find many different churches in Ferriday, including Baptist, Pentecostal, and Catholic churches.
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Where is Ferriday Located?
Ferriday is on the west side of Lake Concordia. It is also about 8 miles (13 km) from Lake St. John. These lakes are oxbow lakes, which are old bends of a river that have been cut off. They are very popular for fishing, especially for bass.
Two main roads, U.S. Route 84 and U.S. Route 425, go through the middle of Ferriday. These roads connect Ferriday to other nearby towns like Jonesville, Clayton, and Natchez, Mississippi. The town covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.2 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
What is Ferriday's Climate Like?
Ferriday has a warm climate. Summers are hot, with average high temperatures around 90°F (32°C) in July and August. Winters are mild, with average high temperatures in the upper 50s°F (around 14°C) in January. The town gets a good amount of rain throughout the year. Snowfall is very rare.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 83 (28) |
85 (29) |
91 (33) |
92 (33) |
99 (37) |
102 (39) |
102 (39) |
105 (41) |
103 (39) |
98 (37) |
87 (31) |
83 (28) |
105 (41) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 57 (14) |
63 (17) |
70 (21) |
77 (25) |
83 (28) |
89 (32) |
92 (33) |
91 (33) |
88 (31) |
79 (26) |
68 (20) |
59 (15) |
76 (24) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 39 (4) |
41 (5) |
49 (9) |
55 (13) |
63 (17) |
69 (21) |
72 (22) |
71 (22) |
66 (19) |
55 (13) |
48 (9) |
41 (5) |
56 (13) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 4 (−16) |
8 (−13) |
18 (−8) |
28 (−2) |
30 (−1) |
49 (9) |
55 (13) |
50 (10) |
40 (4) |
27 (−3) |
18 (−8) |
5 (−15) |
4 (−16) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 6.44 (164) |
5.03 (128) |
6.74 (171) |
6.07 (154) |
5.49 (139) |
4.68 (119) |
4.03 (102) |
3.89 (99) |
3.73 (95) |
3.97 (101) |
5.58 (142) |
6.44 (164) |
62.09 (1,578) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.7 (1.8) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
1 (2.56) |
Who Lives in Ferriday?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 577 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,044 | 80.9% | |
| 1930 | 2,502 | 139.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,857 | 14.2% | |
| 1950 | 3,847 | 34.7% | |
| 1960 | 4,563 | 18.6% | |
| 1970 | 5,239 | 14.8% | |
| 1980 | 4,472 | −14.6% | |
| 1990 | 4,111 | −8.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,723 | −9.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,511 | −5.7% | |
| 2020 | 3,189 | −9.2% | |
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The population of Ferriday has changed over the years. In 1970, it had its largest population with over 5,200 people. By 2020, the population was 3,189.
What are the Different Backgrounds of People in Ferriday?
The people living in Ferriday come from different backgrounds.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 362 | 11.35% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 2,704 | 84.79% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.22% |
| Other/Mixed | 55 | 1.72% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 | 1.6% |
As of 2020, most of the residents in Ferriday are Black or African American. There are also White, Native American, Asian, and people of mixed backgrounds living in the town.
Education in Ferriday
The Concordia Parish School Board manages the schools in Ferriday. Students attend Ferriday High School, where their sports teams are called the Trojans. Right behind the high school, you can find the Concordia Parish Library.
For older students, Central Louisiana Technical Community College has a campus in Ferriday. This college offers training for different jobs and careers.
Famous People from Ferriday
Many well-known people have connections to Ferriday. Here are a few:
- Andy Anders: A politician and salesman who represented Concordia Parish.
- Campbell Brown: A famous news reporter for channels like NBC and CNN.
- Mickey Gilley: A country music singer and owner of a famous nightclub.
- Dale Houston: A singer whose song "I'm Leaving It Up to You" was a number one hit.
- Jerry Lee Lewis: A pioneer of rock and roll music, known for his piano playing.
- Howard K. Smith: A respected news commentator and anchorman for CBS and ABC.
- Jimmy Lee Swaggart: A well-known evangelist.
- Jimmy Warren: A college and professional football player and coach.
Images for kids
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Ferriday welcoming sign on LA 15
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Delta Music Museum
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The Concordia Parish Library in Ferriday
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"FHS" carved in shrubbery at Ferriday High School
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Jerry Lee Lewis Drive in Ferriday en route to Huntington School (now Delta Charter School).
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See also
In Spanish: Ferriday para niños
