Natalbany, Louisiana facts for kids
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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 small community in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, USA. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the government for statistics, but it's not a city or town with its own local government.
In 2000, about 1,739 people lived in Natalbany. It's part of the wider Hammond area, which is a larger group of towns and communities.
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What's in a Name? The Etymology of Natalbany
The name Natalbany comes from the nearby Natalbany River. People believe the river's name might have come from the Choctaw language. The Choctaw words nita (meaning bear) and abani (meaning "to cook over a fire") might have been combined to form "Natalbany."
Where is Natalbany? Geography and Location
Natalbany is located in Louisiana. Its exact coordinates are 30.547856 degrees North and -90.483765 degrees West.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Natalbany covers a total area of about 4.5 square miles (11.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.4 square miles (11.4 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water. This water includes parts of Ponchatoula Creek.
Who Lives There? Population and Demographics
The population of Natalbany has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 2,510 | — | |
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Natalbany's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 2,510 people living in Natalbany. There were 1,130 households and 553 families in the community.
Here's a closer look at the different groups of people living in Natalbany in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1,154 | 45.98% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1,030 | 41.04% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.76% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 81 | 3.23% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 213 | 8.49% |
See also
In Spanish: Natalbany para niños
