Fort Johnson North, Louisiana facts for kids
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Fort Johnson North
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Location in Vernon Parish and the state of Louisiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Vernon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.38 sq mi (21.72 km2) |
| • Land | 8.38 sq mi (21.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,179 |
| • Density | 260.02/sq mi (100.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-26746 |
Fort Johnson North is a special kind of community in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 2,179 people lived in Fort Johnson North. It is also part of the larger Fort Johnson South area.
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Where is Fort Johnson North Located?
Fort Johnson North is found in the state of Louisiana. Its exact location is at 31°6′13″N 93°10′7″W / 31.10361°N 93.16861°W. These numbers are like a special address that tells you exactly where it is on a map.
Land Area of Fort Johnson North
According to the United States Census Bureau, Fort Johnson North covers a total area of about 8.1 square miles (21.72 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Fort Johnson North?
The population of Fort Johnson North changes over time. Here's how many people have lived there during recent official counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 2,179 | — | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 3,279 people living in Fort Johnson North. These people made up 1,076 households, and most of them (1,039) were families.
The population was quite spread out. About 36.2% of the people were under 18 years old. Many adults, about 42.2%, were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age of people living there was 23 years.
Diversity in Fort Johnson North
The community of Fort Johnson North is made up of people from many different backgrounds. In 2000, the population included:
- About 62.9% White people
- About 21.3% African American people
- About 1.3% Native American people
- About 2.1% Asian people
- About 0.6% Pacific Islander people
- About 5.1% from other races
- About 6.7% from two or more races
Also, about 11.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Many households in Fort Johnson North were families. In 2000:
- About 67.8% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most families, about 91.5%, were married couples living together.
- The average household had about 3 people, and the average family had about 3.1 people.
Income in the Community
In 2000, the typical income for a household in Fort Johnson North was about $31,921 per year. For families, the typical income was slightly higher, around $32,037 per year.
The average income per person in the area was about $11,425. A small number of families (8.7%) and people (10.2%) lived below the poverty line at that time.
