Norwood, Louisiana facts for kids
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Norwood, Louisiana
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Location of Norwood in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | East Feliciana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.10 sq mi (10.62 km2) |
| • Land | 4.08 sq mi (10.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 279 |
| • Density | 68.33/sq mi (26.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 225 |
| FIPS code | 22-56295 |
Norwood is a small village located in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States. A "parish" in Louisiana is like a county in other states. In 2010, about 322 people lived there. Norwood is part of the larger Baton Rouge area, which is a big group of cities and towns connected together.
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Where is Norwood Located?
Norwood is in the northwestern part of East Feliciana Parish. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 30°58′10″N 91°6′20″W / 30.96944°N 91.10556°W.
Louisiana Highway 19 goes right through the village. This highway can take you about 39 miles south to Baton Rouge, a much larger city. If you go north on the highway for about 2 miles, you'll reach the border of Mississippi. The town of Centreville, Mississippi is nearby. Also, Clinton, which is the main town of East Feliciana Parish, is about 10 miles to the southeast.
The United States Census Bureau says that Norwood covers a total area of about 4.10 square miles (10.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part (about 0.02 square miles or 0.04 square kilometers) being water.
How Many People Live in Norwood?
The number of people living in Norwood has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 414 | — | |
| 1960 | 427 | 3.1% | |
| 1970 | 348 | −18.5% | |
| 1980 | 421 | 21.0% | |
| 1990 | 317 | −24.7% | |
| 2000 | 337 | 6.3% | |
| 2010 | 322 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 279 | −13.4% | |
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In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 279 people living in Norwood. There were 127 households and 71 families in the village at that time.
Who Lives in Norwood?
The 2020 census also looked at the different groups of people living in Norwood.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 217 | 77.78% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 60 | 21.51% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 0.72% |
Famous People from Norwood
- Lawrence Brooks (1909-2022) was born in Norwood. He was known for being the oldest American veteran who fought in World War II.
