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Mathews, Louisiana
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Country | United States |
State | Louisiana |
Parish | Lafourche |
Area | |
• Total | 3.98 sq mi (10.31 km2) |
• Land | 3.98 sq mi (10.31 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 2,273 |
• Density | 570.96/sq mi (220.43/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 985 |
FIPS code | 22-49170 |
Mathews is a census-designated place (CDP) on Bayou Lafourche in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 2,209 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Geography
Mathews is located at 29°41′2″N 90°33′2″W / 29.68389°N 90.55056°W (29.683825, -90.550470).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.0 square miles (10.3 km²), all land.
It is in the central part of the parish and is bordered by Lockport and Raceland.
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2020 | 2,273 | — | |
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2020 census
Race | Number | Percentage |
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White (non-Hispanic) | 2,042 | 89.84% |
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 46 | 2.02% |
Native American | 39 | 1.72% |
Asian | 9 | 0.4% |
Other/Mixed | 49 | 2.16% |
Hispanic or Latino | 88 | 3.87% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,273 people, 1,067 households, and 637 families residing in the CDP.
Education
Mathews is within the Lafourche Parish School District.
Residents east of Highway 308, south of 4839 Highway 308 (Matthews Baptist Church) and residents west of Highway 1, south of 4901 Highway 1 are zoned to Lockport Lower Elementary School, Lockport Upper Elementary School, and Lockport Middle School in Lockport. Other residents are zoned to Raceland Lower Elementary School, Raceland Upper Elementary School, and Raceland Middle School in Raceland. Central Lafourche High School is in the town.
Lafourche Parish is in the service area of Fletcher Technical Community College.
See also
In Spanish: Mathews (Luisiana) para niños