Montpelier, Louisiana facts for kids
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Montpelier, Louisiana
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| Village of Montpelier | |
Location of Montpelier in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Helena |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.88 sq mi (4.86 km2) |
| • Land | 1.87 sq mi (4.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 196 |
| • Density | 104.98/sq mi (40.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-51690 |
Montpelier is a small village in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana, United States. In 2020, about 197 people lived there. It is part of the larger Baton Rouge area.
From 1812 to 1832, Montpelier was the main town, or parish seat, for St. Helena Parish.
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Where is Montpelier Located?
Montpelier is found at 30°40′47″N 90°39′17″W / 30.67972°N 90.65472°W. This is a specific point on the map.
The village covers a total area of about 1.9 square miles (4.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Who Lives in Montpelier?
This section looks at the population of Montpelier over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 197 | — | |
| 1970 | 211 | 7.1% | |
| 1980 | 219 | 3.8% | |
| 1990 | 247 | 12.8% | |
| 2000 | 214 | −13.4% | |
| 2010 | 266 | 24.3% | |
| 2020 | 196 | −26.3% | |
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In 2020, there were 197 people living in Montpelier. These people made up 135 households, and 90 of these were families.
Montpelier's Population by Race (2020)
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Montpelier in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 92 | 46.94% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 91 | 46.43% |
| Other/Mixed | 4 | 2.04% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 4.59% |
Education in Montpelier
Students in Montpelier attend schools that are part of the St. Helena Parish School System.
The schools that students in Montpelier might attend include:
- St. Helena Early Learning Center (for younger kids, from pre-kindergarten to 2nd grade)
- St. Helena Central Arts and Technology Academy (for students in grades 3-6)
- St. Helena College and Career Academy (for older students, from 7th to 12th grade)
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See also
- In Spanish: Montpelier (Luisiana) para niños
