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Natalbany, Louisiana
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 Natalbany, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Tangipahoa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.47 sq mi (11.58 km2) |
| • Land | 4.43 sq mi (11.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,510 |
| • Density | 567.10/sq mi (218.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-53475 |
Natalbany is a census-designated place (CDP) in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 1,739 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Hammond Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Etymology
The community is named after the nearby Natalbany River. It is speculated that the name of the river is derived from the Choctaw words nita meaning bear and abani which means "to cook over a fire" in the Choctaw language.
Geography
Natalbany is located at 30°32′52″N 90°29′2″W / 30.54778°N 90.48389°W (30.547856, -90.483765).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.5 square miles (12 km2), of which 4.4 square miles (11 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (1.56%) is water (including Ponchatoula Creek).
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 2,510 | — | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,154 | 45.98% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,030 | 41.04% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.76% |
| Other/Mixed | 81 | 3.23% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 213 | 8.49% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,510 people, 1,130 households, and 553 families residing in the CDP.
See also
In Spanish: Natalbany para niños
