North Vacherie, Louisiana facts for kids
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North Vacherie
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 North Vacherie
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. James |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.29 sq mi (16.30 km2) |
| • Land | 5.62 sq mi (14.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.67 sq mi (1.75 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,093 |
| • Density | 372.49/sq mi (143.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 225 |
| FIPS code | 22-56170 |
North Vacherie is a special kind of community in St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a town for statistics, even if it's not officially a city or village.
In the year 2000, about 2,411 people lived there. A fun fact from the 2000 census is that Vacherie was known as a place where people tended to stay. They didn't move away as much as in other towns across the United States.
About North Vacherie
North Vacherie is located at 29°59′36″N 90°42′51″W / 29.99333°N 90.71417°W. It covers a total area of about 11.6 square miles (30.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, 11.0 square miles (28.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers), is water.
Locally, people often call North Vacherie "Front Vacherie." There's also a place called South Vacherie, which locals call "Back Vacherie." Both of these areas are part of what is generally known as "Vacherie." The main road that divides them is Louisiana Highway 3127. It runs through the town from east to west.
Population Changes
The number of people living in North Vacherie has changed over the years. Here's how the population has been recorded by the U.S. Census:
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| 2000 | 2,411 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,346 | −2.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,093 | −10.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,411 people living in North Vacherie. These people lived in 763 households, and 618 of these were families. The population density was about 219 people per square mile (85 people per square kilometer). There were also 829 housing units.
Most of the people in North Vacherie in 2000 were African American (about 75%). About 24.5% were White. A small number of people were from other racial groups or were Hispanic or Latino.
Community Life
In 2000, many households in North Vacherie had children under 18 living with them (about 41.4%). About half of the households (50.7%) were married couples. The average household had about 3.16 people, and the average family had about 3.57 people.
The population of North Vacherie included people of all ages. About 31% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.5% were 65 years old or older. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 33 years old.
The median income for a household in 2000 was $31,154. For families, the median income was $32,404. The average income per person was $13,032. About 21.9% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included about 32.8% of those under 18.
Schools in Vacherie
The St. James Parish Public Schools system is in charge of the public schools in the area. Students in Vacherie attend St. James High School. Younger students go to Vacherie Elementary School, which is located in South Vacherie.
See also
In Spanish: North Vacherie para niños
