Leonville, Louisiana facts for kids
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Leonville, Louisiana
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| Town of Leonville | |
Location of Leonville in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Landry |
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| • Total | 2.76 sq mi (7.15 km2) |
| • Land | 2.73 sq mi (7.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
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| • Total | 868 |
| • Density | 318.53/sq mi (122.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-43395 |
Leonville is a small town located in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. In 2010, about 1,084 people lived there. It is part of a larger area that includes the towns of Opelousas and Eunice.
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Where is Leonville?
Leonville is located in the state of Louisiana. It is about 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level.
The town covers a total area of about 2.7 square miles (6.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Leonville?
The number of people living in Leonville has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 326 | — | |
| 1930 | 408 | 25.2% | |
| 1940 | 451 | 10.5% | |
| 1950 | 514 | 14.0% | |
| 1960 | 526 | 2.3% | |
| 1970 | 512 | −2.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,143 | 123.2% | |
| 1990 | 825 | −27.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,007 | 22.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,084 | 7.6% | |
| 2020 | 868 | −19.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,084 people living in Leonville. Most of the people were White (58.3%) or Black (40.8%). A small number were Native American or from two or more races. About 0.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, there were 1,007 people and 365 households. About 38.6% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.76 people. The average family had 3.19 people.
The median age in the town in 2000 was 37 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37 and half were older.
Religion in Leonville
Most people in Leonville are Catholic. There are three Catholic churches that serve the community:
- Saint Leo the Great
- Saint Catherine
- Saint Jules
In the past, during a time called segregation, people of different races went to separate churches. White people went to St. Leo's, Black people went to St. Catherine's, and people of mixed race went to St. Jules. Since 2005, one priest has been in charge of all three churches. This has helped people of different backgrounds worship together more often.
There is also a Southern Baptist church just outside the town. The town's cemetery is next to Saint Leo's church.
What's in Leonville?
Leonville has several useful places for its residents. These include:
- A post office
- A bank
- Two grocery stores (Champagne's and M&M)
- A convenience store that also sells gas
- A Dollar General store
Famous People from Leonville
- Clifton Chenier: He was a well-known zydeco recording artist. Zydeco is a type of music that comes from Louisiana.
See also
In Spanish: Leonville para niños
