Kilbourne, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kilbourne
|
|
|---|---|
|
Village
|
|
Location of Kilbourne in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
|
|
.svg)
Location of Louisiana in the United States
|
|
 Kilbourne
Location in Louisiana
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | West Carroll |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.39 sq mi (3.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.39 sq mi (3.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 351 |
| • Density | 253.25/sq mi (97.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-39650 |
Kilbourne is a small village located in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. In 2010, about 416 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 351.
Contents
History of Kilbourne
Kilbourne became an official village in 1954. It is thought that the community started around 1877. This was when West Carroll Parish was first created.
Geography of Kilbourne
Kilbourne is in Louisiana. It is located at coordinates 32°59′46″N 91°18′55″W / 32.99611°N 91.31528°W. The village covers an area of about 1.4 square miles (3.59 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Kilbourne
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 227 | — | |
| 1970 | 370 | 63.0% | |
| 1980 | 286 | −22.7% | |
| 1990 | 409 | 43.0% | |
| 2000 | 436 | 6.6% | |
| 2010 | 416 | −4.6% | |
| 2020 | 351 | −15.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 436 people living in Kilbourne. These people lived in 168 homes, and 124 of these were families. The village had about 320 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Kilbourne were White (98.62%). A small number were African American (0.69%) or Native American (0.46%). About 1.15% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Many homes in Kilbourne had children under 18 living there (38.7%). Most homes were married couples living together (60.1%). Some homes had a single mother (11.9%). About 21.4% of homes were single people living alone. Some of these were people aged 65 or older (13.1%). The average home had 2.60 people. The average family had 3.02 people.
Age and Income
The people in Kilbourne were of different ages. About 31.2% were under 18 years old. About 12.6% were 65 years or older. The average age was 37 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a home in Kilbourne was $25,536. For families, the average income was $34,250. The average income per person in the village was $13,374. About 19.9% of all people in Kilbourne lived below the poverty line. This included 22.3% of children under 18. It also included 25.0% of people aged 65 or older.
Education in Kilbourne
Public schools in West Carroll Parish are managed by the West Carroll Parish School Board. Students in Kilbourne attend Oak Grove High School for grades 7-12. Kilbourne High School closed in 2023. It became Kilbourne Elementary, which now teaches students from kindergarten to grade 6.
Famous People from Kilbourne
- Ira Gordon – a former American football player.
See also
In Spanish: Kilbourne (Luisiana) para niños
