Hosston, Louisiana facts for kids
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Hosston, Louisiana
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| Village of Hosston | |
Hosston branch of Caddo Parish Library
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Location of Hosston in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Caddo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.76 sq mi (7.14 km2) |
| • Land | 2.66 sq mi (6.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (70 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 244 |
| • Rank | CD: 7th |
| • Density | 91.63/sq mi (35.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-36150 |
Hosston is a small village located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2020, about 244 people lived there. It's part of the larger area around the cities of Shreveport and Bossier City.
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Where is Hosston?
Hosston is in northern Caddo Parish. It's about 3 miles west of the Red River. It is also about 1 mile east of Black Bayou Lake.
A main road, U.S. Route 71, goes right through the village. This road can take you south to Shreveport (about 28 miles away). It can also take you north to the Arkansas state line. Another road, Louisiana Highway 2, goes west to Vivian and east to Plain Dealing.
The village covers a total area of about 2.76 square miles (7.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Hosston's Weather
Hosston has a climate with hot, humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
Hosston's History
Hosston, Louisiana, started because of the Hoss family. James M. Hoss Sr. was very important in founding and developing the village. Other people like Noah Tyson and George W. Hale also helped Hosston grow.
The village's story goes back to the mid-1800s. Nathan Hoss, a merchant, settled in the area early on. His son, James M. Hoss Sr., later helped the town develop a lot. James and other Hoss family members came from Tennessee and helped the settlement grow.
James Hoss was a well-known commissioner. He worked with Noah Tyson, who helped develop much of Rodessa, Louisiana. These two worked together to improve the area's roads and buildings.
Historical records show that James Hoss and Noah Tyson had a store together. There is even a park named Noah Tyson Park on Mira Myrtis Road, which reminds people of his work.
James Hoss was very important, but his cousin, George W. Hale, also helped Hosston a lot. George's work in the early 1900s was key to the village's progress. On May 16, 1890, the Hale Post Office opened. James Hale was the Postmaster. He delivered mail to people living near Black Bayou Lake.
As more people moved to Hosston, the village grew. It gained more buildings and skilled workers. Because the population grew, Hosston needed a post office, a high school, and other community buildings. This showed the town was growing and had a bright future.
Today, many descendants of Nathan's grandfather, Jacob Hoss of Tennessee, still live around the Hosston area.
People of Hosston
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 428 | — | |
| 1980 | 480 | 12.1% | |
| 1990 | 417 | −13.1% | |
| 2000 | 387 | −7.2% | |
| 2010 | 318 | −17.8% | |
| 2020 | 244 | −23.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 387 people living in Hosston. These people made up 152 households and 101 families. The village had about 145 people per square mile.
Most people in Hosston were White (77%). About 22% were African American. A very small number were Asian or from two or more races. Less than 1% were Hispanic or Latino.
About 30% of households had children under 18. More than half (53%) were married couples living together. About 10% had a female head of household with no husband.
The average household had 2.55 people. The average family had 3.20 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 27% were under 18. About 26% were between 25 and 44. Almost 20% were 65 or older. The average age was 41 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Hosston was $22,500. For families, it was $26,250. About 28% of the people lived below the poverty line. This included 37% of those under 18.
Images for kids
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Hosston Village Hall at the intersection of Louisiana State Highway 2 and U.S. Highway 71
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Hosston Methodist Church
See also
In Spanish: Hosston para niños
