Keachi, Louisiana facts for kids
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Keachi, Louisiana
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Keachi Town Hall
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Location of Keachi in De Soto Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | DeSoto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.07 sq mi (13.14 km2) |
| • Land | 5.03 sq mi (13.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 243 |
| • Density | 48.29/sq mi (18.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71046
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-39085 |
Keachi (pronounced "key-chai") is a small town in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States. In 2020, about 243 people lived there. It is part of the larger Shreveport–Bossier City area.
The Presbyterian Church in Keachi was built in 1848. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's an important historical site.
History of Keachi
Keachi is home to many places that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes buildings and sites that are important to the history of the United States.
Some of these special places in Keachi are:
- Allen House
- Keachi Baptist Church
- Keachi Presbyterian Church
- Keachi Store
- Keachi United Methodist Church
- Liberty Lodge
- The Oaks
- Prude House
- Spell House
- Swearingen House
Keachi also has a place called Keachie College, which was once an important school.
Geography and Location
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Keachi is located in the northwestern part of DeSoto Parish. You can find it at these coordinates: 32 degrees, 10 minutes, 55 seconds North and 93 degrees, 54 minutes, 24 seconds West.
Louisiana Highway 5 goes through the town. This road leads east about 4 miles to Kickapoo. It also goes south about 7 miles to Longstreet.
Highway 172 goes west from Keachi for about 8 miles to the Texas border. Highway 789 goes north for about 10 miles to Spring Ridge. The larger city of Shreveport is about 32 miles northeast of Keachi.
The United States Census Bureau says that Keachi covers a total area of about 5.07 square miles (13.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 316 | — | |
| 1890 | 326 | 3.2% | |
| 1960 | 345 | — | |
| 1970 | 328 | −4.9% | |
| 1980 | 342 | 4.3% | |
| 1990 | 277 | −19.0% | |
| 2000 | 323 | 16.6% | |
| 2010 | 295 | −8.7% | |
| 2020 | 243 | −17.6% | |
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The population of Keachi has changed over the years. In 1880, there were 316 people. The population grew to 345 by 1960. By 2020, the number of people living in Keachi was 243.
According to the census from 2000, there were 323 people living in Keachi. These people lived in 135 households, and 91 of these were families. The population density was about 64 people per square mile.
About 65% of the people were White. About 29% were African American. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 3% were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 31% of households had children under 18 living there. More than half, about 56%, were married couples. The average household had about 2.39 people.
The age of people in Keachi was spread out. About 22% were under 18 years old. About 17% were 65 years or older. The average age was 40 years.
The median income for a household in Keachi was $31,071 in 2000. This means half of the households earned more, and half earned less. For families, the median income was $41,667.
About 23% of all people in Keachi lived below the poverty line. This included about 38% of those under 18. It also included about 26% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Keachi para niños
