Luling, Louisiana facts for kids
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Luling, Louisiana
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 Luling, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Charles |
| Named for | Florenz Albrecht Luling, local cotton merchant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.48 sq mi (63.39 km2) |
| • Land | 23.29 sq mi (60.32 km2) |
| • Water | 1.19 sq mi (3.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,716 |
| • Density | 588.92/sq mi (227.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70070
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| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-46615 |
Luling is a community in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a special area defined for gathering population data. In 2020, about 13,716 people lived in Luling.
This community is located on the west side of the Mississippi River. Luling is also part of the larger New Orleans metropolitan area.
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About Luling's Location
Luling is found at a specific spot in Louisiana, near the Mississippi River. It sits about 7 feet (2.1 meters) above sea level.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Luling covers about 24.48 square miles (63.39 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
People in Luling
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| 2020 | 13,716 | — | |
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In 2020, there were 13,716 people living in Luling. There were also 4,713 households, which are groups of people living together. About 3,767 of these were families.
The average age of people in Luling was about 35.9 years old. About 6.8% of the people living there were younger than 5 years old.
Luling's Economy
Luling is home to a large chemical factory. This factory is run by a company called Bayer. In the past, it was owned by another company called Monsanto.
The plant is well-known for making Roundup. This is a popular product used to kill weeds. The factory has been part of discussions about environmental safety in Louisiana.
The George Prince Ferry Accident
Before the Destrehan-Luling Bridge was built in 1983, people used ferries to cross the Mississippi River. These ferries connected Luling with the town of Destrehan.
On October 20, 1976, a ferry named the George Prince was hit by a large ship. The ferry then sank in the river. Sadly, 78 passengers and crew members died in this accident.
Schools in Luling
The St. Charles Parish Public School System manages the public schools in the area.
- Hahnville High School is located in Boutte.
- R.K Smith Middle School (for grades 6–8) is in Luling. It opened in 2006.
- J. B. Martin Middle School (for grades 6–8) is in Paradis. It serves parts of Luling.
- Lakewood Elementary School (for grades 3–5) is in Luling.
- Mimosa Park Elementary School (for grades K-2) is in Luling.
- Luling Elementary School (for grades K-5) is also in Luling.
Fun Events and Traditions
Luling has several fun events and traditions throughout the year:
- Since 1978, Luling has hosted an annual Krewe of Lul parade. This parade happens on the weekend before Mardi Gras.
- The Rotary Club of St. Charles Parish has held an annual Alligator Festival. This festival takes place every September since 1980.
- The United Way of St. Charles organizes an annual 5K/10K race. This race crosses the Hale Boggs Mississippi River Bridge each spring.
- United Way also has their yearly "Battle For The Paddle" event. This is a cooking competition for jambalaya and gumbo, held in the fall.
Famous People From Luling
Some notable people have come from Luling:
- Darren Barbier - A head football coach at Nicholls State University.
- Barbara Colley - A writer of romance and mystery books.
- Skyler Green - A professional football player who played as a wide receiver.
- Chris Markey - A college and professional running back in football.
- Darius Reynaud - A professional football player who played as a wide receiver.
See also
In Spanish: Luling (Luisiana) para niños
