Jonesville, Louisiana facts for kids
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Jonesville, Louisiana
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Location of Jonesville in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Catahoula |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.92 sq mi (4.97 km2) |
| • Land | 1.92 sq mi (4.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
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| • Total | 1,728 |
| • Density | 900.00/sq mi (347.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-38775 |
Jonesville is the largest town in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, United States, at the confluence of the Ouachita, Tensas, and Little rivers. The three rivers become the Black River at Jonesville.
The Jonesville population was 2,265 at the 2010 census.
The four rivers which intersect near Jonesville are all subject to flooding. There are surrounding soybean and cotton fields. A few plantation houses still stand, built during the former slavery-based, planter-dominated economy. The population fell significantly when a textile mill shut down in the late 1980s.
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Geography
Jonesville is located at 31°37′30″N 91°49′35″W / 31.62500°N 91.82639°W (31.624934, −91.826339). Its northern border is formed by the Little River, while its eastern border is formed by the Black River. The confluence of the Ouachita and Tensas rivers to form the Black River is 0.4 miles (0.64 km) north of the town limits. Concordia Parish is to the east across the Black River.
U.S. Route 84 passes through the town as 4th Street and leads east 16 miles (26 km) to Ferriday and west 23 miles (37 km) to Jena. Louisiana State Highway 124 leads north 10 miles (16 km) to Harrisonburg, the Catahoula Parish seat, and south 24 miles (39 km) to its end in Argo.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Jonesville has a total area of 1.9 square miles (5.0 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 90 | — | |
| 1890 | 172 | 91.1% | |
| 1910 | 287 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,029 | 258.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,123 | 9.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,080 | 85.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,954 | −6.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,347 | 20.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,761 | 17.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,828 | 2.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,720 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,469 | −9.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,265 | −8.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,728 | −23.7% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 357 | 20.66% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,303 | 75.41% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.12% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.06% |
| Other/Mixed | 35 | 2.03% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 | 1.5% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,728 people, 703 households, and 386 families residing in the town.
Jonesville gallery
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Catahoula Bank in downtown Jonesville -
Riverside Park in Jonesville at formation of Black River -
Catahoula News Booster office in Jonesville, a weekly newspaper which was owned by the late Sam Hanna from 1974 to 1988 -
First Baptist Church of Jonesville observed its centennial in September 2008. The church has a recreation center across from the sanctuary.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Jonesville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Notable people
- William B. Atkins, former member of both houses of the Louisiana legislature; Jonesville resident
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- Tommy McLain, singer-songwriter, musician and Swamp-Pop star, born in Jonesville, March 15, 1940.
- Chris Shivers, champion rodeo performer, resides with his family on Jonesville
- Jack C. Watson, lawyer and judge, born in Jonesville
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See also
In Spanish: Jonesville (Luisiana) para niños
