Oak Hills Place, Louisiana facts for kids
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Oak Hills Place, Louisiana
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Location in East Baton Rouge Parish and the state of Louisiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | East Baton Rouge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.16 sq mi (8.18 km2) |
| • Land | 3.11 sq mi (8.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,239 |
| • Density | 2,967.88/sq mi (1,146.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70810
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| Area code(s) | 225 |
| FIPS code | 22-56855 |
Oak Hills Place is a community in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.
In 2020, about 9,239 people lived here. Oak Hills Place is part of the larger Baton Rouge area. It is known as one of the wealthier neighborhoods near Baton Rouge. This community is also part of the area that might become the new City of St. George.
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Where is Oak Hills Place Located?
Oak Hills Place is in the southern part of East Baton Rouge Parish. It is next to Village St. George on its eastern side. Part of the city of Baton Rouge is to its north.
The center of Baton Rouge is about 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) northwest of Oak Hills Place. The community covers a total area of about 3.16 square miles (8.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Oak Hills Place has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 7,996 | — | |
| 2010 | 8,195 | 2.5% | |
| 2020 | 9,239 | 12.7% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 9,239 people living in Oak Hills Place. These people lived in 3,818 homes, and 2,192 of these were families.
Here's a quick look at the different groups of people living in Oak Hills Place in 2020:
- Most residents, about 72%, were White (not Hispanic).
- About 14.3% were Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- About 5.2% were Asian (not Hispanic).
- About 2.8% were of two or more races (not Hispanic).
- About 5.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino (they can be of any race).
Population in 2000
Back in 2000, there were 7,996 people living in Oak Hills Place. About 39% of the homes had children under 18. Most homes, about 65.7%, were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Oak Hills Place in 2000 was 37 years old. About 27.9% of the population was under 18.
Schools in Oak Hills Place
The public schools in Oak Hills Place are part of the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools system.
- Elementary Schools: Most children go to Wildwood Elementary School. Some children in the northern part of the community go to Westminster Elementary School.
- Middle Schools: Most students attend Kenilworth Middle School. A small part of the northeast area goes to Woodlawn Middle School.
- High Schools: Most high school students go to Tara High School. Some students in the northeast attend Woodlawn High School.
There is also a private school in Oak Hills Place called The Dunham School.
See also
In Spanish: Oak Hills Place para niños
