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Gloster, Louisiana
Location in De Soto Parish and the state of Louisiana.
Location in De Soto Parish and the state of Louisiana.
Country  United States
State  Louisiana
Parish DeSoto
Area
 • Total 1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2)
 • Land 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
241 ft (73 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 53
 • Density 42.06/sq mi (16.24/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
71030
FIPS code 22-29395
GNIS feature ID 535251

Gloster is a small community in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means the United States Census Bureau counts its population for official records. In 2020, about 53 people lived in Gloster.

About Gloster

Gloster is located about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of U.S. Route 171. It is about 17 miles (27 km) north of Mansfield, which is the main town of DeSoto Parish. The larger city of Shreveport is about 30 miles (48 km) south of Gloster.

Historic Places Nearby

Even though Gloster is a small community, it is close to three important places. These places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history.

The three places near Gloster are:

  • Myrtle Hill Plantation House
  • Roseneath
  • Thomas Scott House

Population of Gloster

The population of Gloster is counted by the United States Census Bureau every ten years. This count helps us understand how many people live in different areas.

Here is how the population of Gloster has changed:

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 53
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2010, there were 94 people living in Gloster. By 2020, the population was 53.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Gloster (Luisiana) para niños

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