Golden Meadow, Louisiana facts for kids
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Golden Meadow, Louisiana
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Location of Golden Meadow in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Lafourche |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.93 sq mi (7.59 km2) |
| • Land | 2.45 sq mi (6.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
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| • Total | 1,761 |
| • Density | 719.66/sq mi (277.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70357
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| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-29640 |
| Website | Golden Meadow, Louisiana |
Golden Meadow is a small town in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is located along Bayou Lafourche. In 2020, about 1,761 people lived there.
The town is part of the larger Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux area. Golden Meadow's main way of making money comes from the oil and gas industry. Fishing and seafood are also very important to the town's economy. Many people enjoy charter fishing, local restaurants, and places to stay.
The name "Golden Meadow" was given by the first landowners, Benjamin and Louisa Hobbs Barker. They were from Illinois. In 1839, they saw many yellow flowers growing everywhere and thought the area looked like a "golden meadow." They hoped to sell land to new settlers, but their plan did not work out.
You can find a strong presence of Cajun culture in Golden Meadow. This includes special music and delicious food that are unique to Louisiana.
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Exploring Golden Meadow's Location
Golden Meadow is found at coordinates 29.388192 degrees North and 90.269457 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 2.9 square miles (7.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.4 square miles (6.3 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes Over Time
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| 1960 | 3,097 | — | |
| 1970 | 2,681 | −13.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,282 | −14.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,049 | −10.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,193 | 7.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,101 | −4.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,761 | −16.2% | |
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The population of Golden Meadow has changed over the years. In 1960, there were about 3,097 people. By 2020, the population was 1,761 people. This shows how the number of residents has gone up and down over time.
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,761 people living in Golden Meadow. These people made up 754 households and 535 families.
Schools and Learning in Golden Meadow
The Lafourche Parish Public Schools system manages the public schools in the area.
- Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School
- Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School
- Golden Meadow Middle School
Older students attend South Lafourche High School. This high school is located in Galliano, which is just north of Golden Meadow.
The first schools in the community were private schools that taught in French. In 1917, the first public elementary school opened. Golden Meadow High School opened its doors in 1933. Later, in 1966, it joined with other schools to become South Lafourche High School. The building that used to be Golden Meadow High School is now Golden Meadow Middle School.
The Lafourche Parish Library has a branch in Golden Meadow. A new library had to be built after Hurricane Ida damaged the old one.
For higher education, Fletcher Technical Community College serves the Lafourche Parish area. Delgado Community College also serves this parish.
Famous People from Golden Meadow
- Dick Guidry was a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. He represented Lafourche Parish and graduated from Golden Meadow High School.
See also
In Spanish: Golden Meadow para niños
