Haughton, Louisiana Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Haughton, Louisiana
Town
Town of Haughton
The U.S. Post Office in Haughton
Location of Haughton in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Country	United States
State	Louisiana
Parish	Bossier
Area
• Total	5.72 sq mi (14.82 km²)
• Land	5.72 sq mi (14.82 km²)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation	239 ft (73 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	4,539
• Rank	BO: 2nd
• Density	793.25/sq mi (306.27/km²)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	71037
Area code(s)	318
FIPS code	22-33420

Haughton is a town located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,539 people lived there. It is part of the larger Shreveport and Bossier City area.

Exploring Haughton's Location and Climate
- Understanding Haughton's Weather Patterns
People Living in Haughton
Education in Haughton
Famous People from Haughton
Gallery
See also

Exploring Haughton's Location and Climate

Haughton is about 15 miles (24 km) east of Bossier City. It is also 17 miles (27 km) east of Shreveport. The main highway, Interstate 20, passes by the town's northwestern side. You can get to Haughton from Exit 33 (Elm Street) off the interstate.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Haughton covers an area of about 5.72 square miles (14.82 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Understanding Haughton's Weather Patterns

The weather in Haughton is known for its hot and humid summers. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is often shown as "Cfa."

People Living in Haughton

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1890	305	—
1900	194	−36.4%
1910	249	28.4%
1940	409	—
1950	501	22.5%
1960	611	22.0%
1970	885	44.8%
1980	1,510	70.6%
1990	1,664	10.2%
2000	2,792	67.8%
2010	3,454	23.7%
2020	4,539	31.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

The population of Haughton has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1890, there were only 305 people. By 2020, the population had increased to 4,539 people.

Haughton racial composition as of 2020
Race	Number	Percentage
White (non-Hispanic)	3,146	69.31%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)	829	18.26%
Native American	27	0.59%
Asian	24	0.53%
Pacific Islander	1	0.02%
Other/Mixed	301	6.63%
Hispanic or Latino	211	4.65%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,539 people living in Haughton. These people made up 1,139 households, with 891 of them being families.

Education in Haughton

The schools in Haughton are part of the Bossier Parish School District. Most students in Haughton attend Haughton Elementary School. Some parts of Haughton are zoned for other elementary schools. These include T. L. Rodes Elementary School (for Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 1), Platt Elementary School (for grades 2-3), and Princeton Elementary School (for grades 4-5). All students in Haughton go to Haughton Middle School and Haughton High School.

For higher education, Bossier Parish is home to Bossier Parish Community College and Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College.

Famous People from Haughton

Many notable people have connections to Haughton:

Dak Prescott is a professional football player.
Myron Baker played as a linebacker for the Chicago Bears football team from 1993 to 1995.
Joe Delaney was an NFL player for the Kansas City Chiefs. He is remembered for his bravery.
E. S. Dortch was a planter and politician. He was the last surviving veteran from Bossier Parish who fought in the Confederate States Army.
John A. Franks was a famous breeder of thoroughbred racehorses. He won an Eclipse Award for Outstanding Owner.
Paul Rasmussen is the head minister at Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas.

Gallery

Haughton Town Hall
The fountain at Hill Crest Cemetery. There is also a smaller Haughton Cemetery established in 1945.
Haughton High School
Haughton Elementary School
First Baptist Church