Moonshine, Louisiana facts for kids
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Moonshine, Louisiana
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 Moonshine, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Moonshine, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. James |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 168 |
| • Density | 461.54/sq mi (178.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583540 |
Moonshine is a small, unincorporated community in St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States. This means it's a recognized place but doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's located on the west bank of the famous Mississippi River.
Moonshine was first officially counted in the 2010 census. At that time, about 194 people lived there. By the 2020 census, the population was 168.
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Geography of Moonshine
Moonshine is a small place in terms of its size. The U.S. Census Bureau measured its total area.
Land and Water Area
The community covers about 0.43 square miles (1.11 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 0.36 square miles (0.94 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.07 square miles (0.17 square kilometers), is water.
People of Moonshine
The population of Moonshine has changed a little over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 194 | — | |
| 2020 | 168 | −13.4% | |
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Who Lives in Moonshine?
The United States Census collects information about the people living in different areas. This helps us understand the community better.
In 2010, the population of Moonshine was 194 people. By 2020, it had decreased slightly to 168 people.
Most of the people living in Moonshine are Black or African American. In 2020, this group made up about 85.71% of the population. White residents made up about 4.76%. There was also a small percentage of people who identified as Mixed Race or Multi-Racial, which increased from 0.52% in 2010 to 5.95% in 2020.
It's important to know that the census also counts people of Hispanic or Latino background. These individuals can be of any race. In 2020, about 3.57% of Moonshine's population was Hispanic or Latino.
See also
In Spanish: Moonshine (Luisiana) para niños
