Lakeview, Louisiana facts for kids
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Lakeview
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| Hamlet of Lakeview | |
Location in Caddo Parish and the state of Louisiana.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Louisiana |
| Parish |  Caddo Parish |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.82 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 200 ft (60 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 818 |
| • Density | 991.52/sq mi (383.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| GNIS feature ID | 536304 |
| FIPS code | 22-41645 |
Lakeview is a small community located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community," which means it's a place where people live together but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
In 2020, about 818 people lived in Lakeview. It's nestled on the northern shore of Cross Lake, which is a beautiful lake about 5 miles (8 kilometers) northwest of downtown Shreveport. The city limits of Shreveport surround Lakeview on its north, east, and south sides.
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Understanding Lakeview's Population
The word "demographics" helps us understand who lives in a place. It looks at things like how many people there are, their ages, and their backgrounds.
Population Changes Over Time
Lakeview was first officially counted as a census-designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census.
- In 2010, the population of Lakeview was 948 people.
- By the 2020 census, the population had decreased slightly to 818 people.
This shows that the number of people living in Lakeview has changed a bit over the past decade.
Who Lives in Lakeview?
The census also collects information about the different groups of people who make up a community. This helps us understand the mix of cultures and backgrounds in Lakeview.
- In 2020, most people in Lakeview were White (about 62%).
- A significant number were Black or African American (about 27.5%).
- Smaller groups included Native Americans, people of mixed races, and those of Hispanic or Latino background. Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race.
This mix of people makes Lakeview a diverse place!
See also
In Spanish: Lakeview (Luisiana) para niños
