Lacombe, Louisiana facts for kids
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Lacombe, Louisiana
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 Lacombe, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Tammany |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.51 sq mi (71.25 km2) |
| • Land | 26.45 sq mi (68.50 km2) |
| • Water | 1.06 sq mi (2.75 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,657 |
| • Density | 327.33/sq mi (126.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-40665 |
Lacombe is a community in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area that the government counts for population information. In 2020, about 8,657 people lived in Lacombe.
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Where is Lacombe Located?
Lacombe is found at a specific spot in Louisiana, at coordinates 30.314863 degrees North and 89.931462 degrees West. The community covers a total area of about 71.2 square kilometers (27.5 square miles). Most of this area, about 68.5 square kilometers (26.45 square miles), is land. The rest, about 2.7 square kilometers (1.06 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Lacombe?
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| 2020 | 8,657 | — | |
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In 2020, there were 8,657 people living in Lacombe. These people made up 3,456 households, and 2,260 of these were families.
The community of Lacombe is made up of people from many different backgrounds. Here's a look at the different groups living there in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 5,483 | 63.34% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 1,755 | 20.27% |
| Native American | 54 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.54% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
| Other or Mixed Race | 671 | 7.75% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 645 | 7.45% |
Schools in Lacombe
Students in Lacombe attend schools that are part of the St. Tammany Parish Public Schools district.
Local Schools for Most Students
- Chahta-Ima Elementary School
- Bayou Lacombe Middle School
- Monteleone Junior High School
- Lakeshore High School - This is the newest high school in St. Tammany Parish, opened in August 2009.
Schools for Some Areas of Lacombe
Some parts of Lacombe are served by schools in nearby towns:
- Woodlake Elementary School in Mandeville serves a small western part of Lacombe.
- Mandeville Middle School, also near Mandeville, serves a small western part of Lacombe.
- Slidell Junior High School in Slidell serves a small eastern part of Lacombe.
- Slidell High School in Slidell serves a small eastern part of Lacombe.
The St. Tammany Parish Library also has a branch located in Lacombe.
College Opportunities
The main campus of Northshore Technical Community College is located in Lacombe. This college campus opened in January 2017. Students in St. Tammany Parish can also attend Delgado Community College.
Famous People from Lacombe
- Pete Schneider was a resident of Lacombe. He used to be a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, which is a group of people who make laws for the state.
- Adrien Rouquette (1813–1887) was born in Louisiana. He was a writer and a Catholic missionary. He worked with the Choctaw Native Americans.
See also
In Spanish: Lacombe (Luisiana) para niños
