Lisbon, Louisiana facts for kids
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Lisbon, Louisiana
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Lisbon United Methodist Church
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Location of Lisbon in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Claiborne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.12 sq mi (33.99 km2) |
| • Land | 13.12 sq mi (33.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 173 |
| • Density | 13.18/sq mi (5.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-44235 |
Lisbon is a small village in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States. In 2010, 185 people lived there. Lisbon is located to the east of Homer, which is the main town of the parish.
It's important not to mix up this Lisbon with another village that used to be called Lisbon in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. That village later grew and changed its name to Bagdad, and then became the city of Westlake.
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Where is Lisbon Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village of Lisbon covers an area of about 13.1 square miles (33.99 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
How Many People Live in Lisbon?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 229 | — | |
| 1970 | 151 | −34.1% | |
| 1980 | 138 | −8.6% | |
| 1990 | 160 | 15.9% | |
| 2000 | 162 | 1.3% | |
| 2010 | 185 | 14.2% | |
| 2020 | 173 | −6.5% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 162 people living in Lisbon. These people lived in 69 households, and 48 of those were families. The village had about 12 people per square mile.
Most people living in Lisbon were White (about 65%), and about 33% were African American. A very small number of people were Pacific Islander or from two or more races.
About a quarter of the households had children under 18 living with them. More than half of the households were married couples. The average household had 2.35 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 22% of the people were under 18. The median age was 44 years old, meaning half the people were younger than 44 and half were older.
Education in Lisbon
The Claiborne Parish School Board is in charge of all the schools in the parish, including those that serve Lisbon.
Famous People from Lisbon
Some notable people who have connections to Lisbon include:
- Willie Davis – a professional football player.
- Edith Killgore Kirkpatrick – a musician and music teacher.
- Rebel Oakes – a professional baseball player.
Images for kids
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Lisbon Cemetery
See also
In Spanish: Lisbon (Luisiana) para niños
