Larose, Louisiana facts for kids
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Larose, Louisiana
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Aerial view of Larose at the intersection of Bayou Lafourche and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. View is to the east-southeast. The bayou runs off towards the Gulf of Mexico at the top. The waterway crosses the picture left–right.
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 Larose, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Larose, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Lafourche |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.17 sq mi (28.92 km2) |
| • Land | 10.87 sq mi (28.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,763 |
| • Density | 622.29/sq mi (240.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70373
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| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-42135 |
Larose is a community in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It is a place where the government counts the population, called a census-designated place (CDP). In 2020, about 6,763 people lived there. Larose is part of a larger group of towns and cities, including Houma, Bayou Cane, and Thibodaux.
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Where Larose Is Located
Larose is in the southern part of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It's located exactly where the Bayou Lafourche and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway meet. This is a very important spot for boats and ships!
The community of Cut Off is right next to Larose, to the southeast.
Two main roads, Highway 1 and Highway 308, go through Larose. Highway 1 is on one side of Bayou Lafourche, and Highway 308 is on the other. These highways connect Larose to other towns like Lockport (about 12 miles northwest) and Golden Meadow (about 16 miles southeast). There's also Louisiana Highway 3235, which is a four-lane road that goes from Larose to Golden Meadow. Louisiana Highway 24 goes west from Larose for about 24 miles to Houma.
Larose covers a total area of about 11.17 square miles (28.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
People in Larose
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| 2020 | 6,763 | — | |
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In 2020, there were 6,763 people living in Larose. These people lived in 2,671 homes, and 1,839 of these were families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Larose in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 5,176 | 76.53% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 284 | 4.2% |
| Native American | 278 | 4.11% |
| Asian | 191 | 2.82% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 253 | 3.74% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 579 | 8.56% |
Schools in Larose
The Lafourche Parish Public Schools system runs the public schools in Larose.
- North Larose Elementary School
- South Larose Elementary School
- Larose-Cut Off Middle School
Students from Larose go to South Lafourche High School. This high school is located in the nearby community of Galliano.
The first public school in Larose, called Larose Consolidated School, opened in January 1916. Later, in September 1950, the schools of Larose and Cut Off joined together to form Larose-Cut Off High School. Then, in 1966, it combined with Golden Meadow High School to become South Lafourche High School.
The Lafourche Parish Library also has a branch in Larose, called the Larose Library.
For college, students in Lafourche Parish can attend Fletcher Technical Community College. Delgado Community College also serves this area.
Famous People from Larose
- Ed Orgeron: He is a well-known football coach, famous for leading the LSU Tigers football team.
- Bob Brunet: He used to be a professional football player for the Washington Redskins team.
See also
In Spanish: Larose para niños
