Mansura, Louisiana facts for kids
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Mansura, Louisiana
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The Desfossé House dates to 1790.
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Location of Mansura in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Avoyelles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.85 sq mi (7.39 km2) |
| • Land | 2.85 sq mi (7.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,320 |
| • Density | 462.51/sq mi (178.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-48400 |
Mansura is a small town located in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,419 people lived there. Mansura is famous for its Cochon de Lait Festival. It even calls itself the "Cochon de Lait capital of the world"!
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Louisiana 4-H Museum
Mansura is home to the Louisiana 4-H Museum and Hall of Fame. This museum opened in 2009. It tells the complete story of 4-H in Louisiana, from 1908 until today.
The museum has a special video screen and benches. They look like the old dance pavilion at Camp Grant Walker. The museum also has a Hall of Fame. It honors over 100 people who have done great things for 4-H. At least one person from each of Louisiana's 64 parishes is included.
Education
Public schools in Mansura are managed by the Avoyelles Parish School Board. They make sure students get a good education.
Geography
Mansura is located in Louisiana at coordinates 31 degrees, 3 minutes, 33 seconds North and 92 degrees, 2 minutes, 55 seconds West. The town covers an area of about 7.0 square kilometers (2.85 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 144 | — | |
| 1900 | 408 | 183.3% | |
| 1910 | 695 | 70.3% | |
| 1920 | 829 | 19.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,057 | 27.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,138 | 7.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,439 | 26.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,579 | 9.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,699 | 7.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,074 | 22.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,601 | −22.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,573 | −1.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,419 | −9.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,320 | −7.0% | |
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The population of Mansura has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1890, only 144 people lived there. The town grew steadily for many decades. It reached its largest population in 1980 with 2,074 residents. Since then, the population has slowly decreased.
Recent Population Figures
In 2020, the town had 1,320 people living there. There were 623 households and 288 families.
Back in 2010, there were 1,419 people. About 37.6% of the people were White, and 56.7% were African American. A small number of people were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The town's population was spread out by age. About 28.2% of residents were under 18 years old. The median age was 36 years. This means half the people were younger than 36 and half were older.
Notable People
- Felix Moncla: He was a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. He disappeared in 1953.
- Johnathin E. Lewis IV: He is a basketball player. He played for Kansas Christian College and Faith Baptist Bible School. He grew up in Mansura.
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