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Paulina, Louisiana
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 Paulina, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Paulina, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. James |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.31 sq mi (13.76 km2) |
| • Land | 4.62 sq mi (11.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.69 sq mi (1.80 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,778 |
| • Density | 385.10/sq mi (148.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70763
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| Area code(s) | 225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583544 |
Paulina is a community in St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States. It's located on the east side of the Mississippi River.
Paulina is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This is a special area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines just for collecting population information. Paulina was first listed as a CDP in the 2010 census. It has its own post office with ZIP code 70763.
Paulina's Population
The U.S. Census Bureau collects information about how many people live in different places. This helps us understand how communities are growing and changing.
Population Growth
Paulina has grown quite a bit in recent years.
- In 2010, about 1,178 people lived in Paulina.
- By 2020, the population had grown to 1,778 people.
Who Lives in Paulina?
The census also looks at the different groups of people who make up a community. This is called the "racial and ethnic composition."
Most people in Paulina are White. In 2020, about 85.55% of the population was White (not Hispanic or Latino). The next largest group was Black or African American, making up about 10.40% of the population.
A smaller number of people in Paulina identify as Mixed Race or Multi-Racial. There are also some people who are Hispanic or Latino, and they can be of any race.
This information helps us see the diversity within the community of Paulina.
See also
In Spanish: Paulina (Luisiana) para niños
