Mooringsport, Louisiana facts for kids
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Mooringsport, Louisiana
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| Town of Mooringsport | |
Caddo Lake Drawbridge
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Location of Mooringsport in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Caddo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.30 sq mi (3.36 km2) |
| • Land | 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
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| • Total | 748 |
| • Rank | CD: 6th |
| • Density | 580.75/sq mi (224.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-51830 |
Mooringsport is a small town in Louisiana, a state in the United States. It's located in Caddo Parish, near the big city of Shreveport. About 748 people lived in Mooringsport in 2020. It's a quiet place known for its connection to Caddo Lake.
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A Look Back in Time
Mooringsport was first settled in 1836 by people from Alabama and North Carolina. Back then, it was an important spot for steamboats. These boats carried cotton and other goods, helping the local economy grow. Later, the Kansas City Southern Railway built tracks through the area. This helped the town connect even more with other places.
Where is Mooringsport?
Mooringsport is in the western part of Caddo Parish. It sits right on the southern shore of Caddo Lake. This lake is famous for its beautiful cypress trees. The main road, Louisiana Highway 1, is about 2 miles (3.2 km) east of town. The city of Shreveport is about 18 miles (29 km) to the southeast. The town covers about 1.3 square miles (3.36 square kilometers) of land. Only a tiny part is water.
Who Lives in Mooringsport?
The number of people living in Mooringsport has changed over the years. In 1920, nearly 1,000 people lived there. By 1950, the population was smaller, with about 709 residents. It grew again to 911 people in 1980. In 2020, there were 748 people living in Mooringsport.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 992 | — | |
| 1930 | 802 | −19.2% | |
| 1940 | 748 | −6.7% | |
| 1950 | 709 | −5.2% | |
| 1960 | 864 | 21.9% | |
| 1970 | 830 | −3.9% | |
| 1980 | 911 | 9.8% | |
| 1990 | 873 | −4.2% | |
| 2000 | 833 | −4.6% | |
| 2010 | 793 | −4.8% | |
| 2020 | 748 | −5.7% | |
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Community Makeup
The people of Mooringsport come from different backgrounds. In 2020, most residents were White American (76.2%). About 12.43% were Black or African American. A smaller number were American Indian and Alaska Native (0.8%). Some residents identified as being from two or more races (7.62%). About 2.94% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
| Race and ethnicity | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 570 | 76.2% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 93 | 12.43% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.8% |
| Other/Mixed | 57 | 7.62% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 2.94% |
Famous People From Mooringsport
Some well-known people have connections to Mooringsport:
- Lead Belly (Huddie William Ledbetter, 1888–1949) was a famous singer and guitarist. He was born in Mooringsport.
- Earl Holliman, an actor, grew up in Mooringsport.
- Sam Caldwell was the mayor of Shreveport from 1934 to 1946. He was born and raised in Mooringsport.
- Bill P. Keith was an author from Texas. He lived in Mooringsport when he was a state senator for Louisiana from 1980 to 1984.
See also
In Spanish: Mooringsport para niños
