Mangham, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mangham, Louisiana
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| Village of Mangham | |
Downtown Mangham, Louisiana
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Location of Mangham in Richland Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Richland |
| Established | 1890 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2) |
| • Land | 1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 624 |
| • Density | 561.15/sq mi (216.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-48260 |
Mangham is a small village located in Richland Parish, which is in the northeastern part of Louisiana, United States. In 2020, about 624 people lived there.
Mangham was officially started in 1890. It got its name from Wiley Person Mangham, who was the person who published the Richland Beacon-News. This was a weekly newspaper in Rayville, the main town of Richland Parish.
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Where is Mangham Located?
Mangham is found at coordinates 32.308304 degrees North and 91.776225 degrees West.
The village covers a total area of about 2.88 square kilometers (1.11 square miles). All of this area is land.
Mangham is right on the edge of Franklin Parish. Louisiana Highway 15 is a main road that goes through the village.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Mangham has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
- 1910: 470 people
- 1920: 462 people
- 1930: 714 people
- 1940: 572 people
- 1950: 554 people
- 1960: 521 people
- 1970: 544 people
- 1980: 867 people
- 1990: 598 people
- 2000: 595 people
- 2010: 672 people
- 2020: 624 people
In 2000, there were 595 people living in Mangham. About 59.66% of the people were White, and 39.83% were African American. A small number of people were Asian or from two or more races. About 1.34% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Mangham in 2000 was 38 years old. About 27.1% of the population was under 18.
Schools in Mangham
The public schools in Richland Parish are managed by the Richland Parish School Board. Mangham has three schools that serve the village:
- Mangham Elementary School: This school is for younger students, from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade.
- Mangham Junior High School: This school is for middle school students, covering grades 6 through 8.
- Mangham High School: This school is for older students, from 9th to 12th grade.
Well-Known People from Mangham
Some notable individuals have connections to Mangham:
- Ralph Abraham (born 1954): He is a veterinarian and a doctor. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican in 2014.
- Robert Max Ross (1933 – 2009): He was a Republican who ran for governor of Louisiana in 1972 and 1983. He also ran for other important political positions, including Mayor of Mangham.
Images for kids
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Welcome sign to Mangham on United States Highway 425
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Mangham Town Hall
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First Baptist Church of Mangham
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Memorial to Mangham High School veterans who died in World War II
See also
In Spanish: Mangham para niños
