Palmetto, Louisiana facts for kids
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Palmetto, Louisiana
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Village
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| Village of Palmetto | |
Location of Palmetto in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Landry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 92 |
| • Density | 103.72/sq mi (40.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-58780 |
Palmetto is a small village located in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2020, about 92 people lived there.
Geography of Palmetto
Palmetto is located in Louisiana at coordinates 30°43′0″N 91°54′28″W. This means it's in the southern part of the United States.
The village covers a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Palmetto has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 168 | — | |
| 1930 | 408 | 142.9% | |
| 1940 | 444 | 8.8% | |
| 1950 | 457 | 2.9% | |
| 1960 | 430 | −5.9% | |
| 1970 | 312 | −27.4% | |
| 1980 | 327 | 4.8% | |
| 1990 | 229 | −30.0% | |
| 2000 | 188 | −17.9% | |
| 2010 | 164 | −12.8% | |
| 2020 | 92 | −43.9% | |
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Who Lives in Palmetto?
The United States Census helps us understand the different groups of people living in Palmetto. Here's a look at the racial and ethnic makeup of the village:
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 76 | 83 | 45 | 40.43% | 50.61% | 48.91% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 108 | 74 | 40 | 57.45% | 45.12% | 43.48% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.09% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1.06% | 4.27% | 3.26% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.06% | 0.00% | 3.26% |
| Total | 188 | 164 | 92 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2020, about 49% of the people in Palmetto were White, and about 43% were Black or African American. A small number of people identified as being of mixed race or other backgrounds.
In 2000, there were 75 households in the village. About one-third of these households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The median age in Palmetto in 2000 was 33 years old. This means half the population was younger than 33, and half was older.
Notable People
- Morris Pejoe (1924–1982) was a famous Chicago blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He was born in Palmetto.
See also
In Spanish: Palmetto (Luisiana) para niños
