Gardere, Louisiana facts for kids
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Gardere
Riverland
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Location in East Baton Rouge Parish and the state of Louisiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | East Baton Rouge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.32 sq mi (8.60 km2) |
| • Land | 3.32 sq mi (8.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,203 |
| • Density | 3,975.61/sq mi (1,534.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 225 |
| FIPS code | 22-28275 |
Gardere is a special kind of community in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. It's called an unincorporated area and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's not officially a city or town, but it's a place where many people live.
Some people also call Gardere by another name: Riverland. In 2020, about 13,203 people lived here. Gardere is part of the larger Baton Rouge area.
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Gardere's Location and Size
Gardere is located in the southern part of East Baton Rouge Parish. Its exact spot is 30°21′7″N 91°7′44″W / 30.35194°N 91.12889°W. The city of Baton Rouge is right next to Gardere, on its west and northeast sides.
Two main roads help people get around Gardere. Louisiana Highway 30 runs along the southwest edge of the area. Louisiana Highway 42 goes through the northeast part. Both of these highways can take you about 8 miles (13 km) northwest to the center of Baton Rouge. Highway 30 also goes south to St. Gabriel, which is about 6 miles (10 km away). Highway 42 leads east for about 6 miles (10 km) to Interstate 10, a major highway.
The United States Census Bureau says that Gardere covers a total area of about 3.4 square miles (8.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Gardere?
The number of people living in Gardere has grown over the years.
- In 2000, there were about 8,992 people.
- By 2010, the population grew to 10,580.
- In 2020, the population reached 13,203 people.
People and Families in Gardere
In 2020, there were 13,203 people living in Gardere. These people lived in 4,332 households, and 2,205 of these were families.
The community of Gardere is made up of people from many different backgrounds.
- In 2020, about 21% of the people were White (not Hispanic).
- About 48% were Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- About 3.6% were Asian (not Hispanic).
- About 24% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. People who are Hispanic or Latino can be of any race.
In 2000, about 43.5% of households in Gardere had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.79 people, and the average family had about 3.34 people.
The people in Gardere are quite young. In 2000, about 33.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 20% were between 18 and 24 years old. The average age of people in Gardere was 24 years old.
Schools in Gardere
The schools in Gardere are part of the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools system.
There are three elementary schools that serve different parts of Gardere:
- Highland Elementary
- Magnolia Woods Elementary
- Wildwood Elementary
All students in Gardere attend Kenilworth Middle School. As of 2016, Kenilworth Middle School was managed by the Recovery School District (RSD). Some students in Gardere also have the option to attend Glasgow Middle School or Westdale Middle School. These two schools are directly managed by the East Baton Rouge Parish Schools.
For high school, students in the western part of Gardere go to McKinley High School. Students in the eastern part go to Tara High School.
