North Hodge, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
North Hodge, Louisiana
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Location of North Hodge in Jackson Parish, Louisiana
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.68 sq mi (1.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 296 |
| • Density | 436.58/sq mi (168.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-55910 |
North Hodge is a small village located in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2020, about 296 people lived there. It is part of the larger Ruston area.
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Geography of North Hodge
North Hodge is found in the southwestern part of Jackson Parish. It is next to two other places called Hodge and East Hodge.
Roads and Connections
A main road, U.S. Route 167, goes right through the village. This road can take you north about 5 miles (8 km) to Quitman. If you go south through Hodge, it's about 3 miles (5 km) to Jonesboro. Jonesboro is important because it is the main town for the parish.
Area and Water
The village of North Hodge covers a total area of about 1.78 square kilometers (0.69 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 1.76 square kilometers (0.68 square miles). There is also a very small amount of water, which makes up about 1% of the total area.
Population Changes in North Hodge
The number of people living in North Hodge has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 680 | — | |
| 1970 | 640 | −5.9% | |
| 1980 | 573 | −10.5% | |
| 1990 | 477 | −16.8% | |
| 2000 | 436 | −8.6% | |
| 2010 | 388 | −11.0% | |
| 2020 | 296 | −23.7% | |
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As you can see, the population has slowly decreased since 1960.
Life in North Hodge in 2000
According to the census in 2000, there were 436 people living in North Hodge. These people lived in 172 households, and 116 of these were families.
Who Lives Here?
- Most people in the village were White (about 80.5%).
- About 17.9% were African American.
- Smaller groups included Native American and Asian people.
- A very small number of people were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- About 36.6% of the households had children under 18 living with them.
- More than half (51.7%) of the households were married couples living together.
- About 13.4% of households were led by a single mother.
- About 26.2% of all households had only one person living there.
- Around 12.8% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
- On average, about 2.53 people lived in each household.
Age and Income
- The population was spread out by age. About 28.2% were under 18 years old.
- About 13.3% of the people were 65 years or older.
- The average age in the village was 34 years old.
- The median income for a household was $21,563. This means half of the households earned more and half earned less.
- About 28.5% of all people in the village lived below the poverty line. This included about 37% of children under 18.
See also
In Spanish: North Hodge para niños
