Florien, Louisiana facts for kids
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Florien, Louisiana
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| Village of Florien | |
Location of Florien in Sabine Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Sabine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.23 sq mi (5.78 km2) |
| • Land | 2.23 sq mi (5.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 553 |
| • Density | 247.65/sq mi (95.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-25860 |
Florien is a small village located in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 553 people lived there.
Florien is famous for its yearly Sabine Free State Festival. This festival celebrates the village's unique past. It was once part of the Sabine Neutral Strip, a special area with no clear government.
Geography of Florien
Florien is located in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. The village covers a total area of about 2.2 square miles (5.78 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Florien's Climate
Florien has a humid subtropical climate. This means the weather changes a lot between seasons. Summers are usually warm to hot and often humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes they can be very cold.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 496 | — | |
| 1970 | 639 | 28.8% | |
| 1980 | 964 | 50.9% | |
| 1990 | 626 | −35.1% | |
| 2000 | 692 | 10.5% | |
| 2010 | 633 | −8.5% | |
| 2020 | 553 | −12.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 692 people living in Florien. They lived in 258 households, and 190 of these were families. The village had about 312 homes.
The population of Florien has changed over the years. In 1980, it had its highest population with 964 people. By 2020, the number of people living in Florien was 553.
Many households in Florien had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.68 people.
The people in Florien are of different ages. In 2000, about 30.8% of the population was under 18 years old. About 10.7% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 33 years old.
Education in Florien
Public schools in Sabine Parish are managed by the Sabine Parish School Board. Students in Florien attend Florien High School. This school teaches students from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
Florien High School has about 582 students. Their school mascot is the Black Cat, and their school colors are black and yellow. You can find more information about the school on their website.
See also
In Spanish: Florien para niños
