Pineville, Louisiana facts for kids
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Pineville
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Location of Pineville in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Rapides |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.14 sq mi (34.04 km2) |
| • Land | 12.62 sq mi (32.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.52 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,384 |
| • Rank | RA: 2nd |
| • Density | 1,139.96/sq mi (440.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71360
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| FIPS code | 22-60530 |
Pineville is a city located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. It sits across the Red River from the larger city of Alexandria. Pineville is part of the larger Alexandria Metropolitan Statistical Area.
In 2020, about 14,384 people lived in Pineville. The city is home to several important places. These include the Central Louisiana State Hospital and the Alexandria Veterans Administration Medical Center. Big companies like Baker Manufacturing and Procter & Gamble also have locations here.
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History of Pineville
Pineville has an interesting past, including the founding of a major university and changes to its local laws.
How Louisiana State University Started
Louisiana State University was first created by the Louisiana General Assembly in 1853. It was known as the Louisiana State Seminary of Learning & Military Academy. This early school was located very close to Pineville. The first classes began on January 2, 1860. General William Tecumseh Sherman, who was from Ohio, served as its first leader.
Changes to Local Laws
For a long time, Pineville was a "dry" city. This meant that selling alcohol was not allowed. In the 1980s, people voted to keep this ban. However, in 2013, voters decided to allow restaurants to sell alcoholic drinks. This change was supported by Mayor Clarence Fields, who became mayor in 1999.
Geography and Climate
Pineville is located in a part of Louisiana that experiences warm, humid summers and mild winters.
Where is Pineville Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Pineville covers about 12.1 square miles (31.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 11.5 square miles (29.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers), is water.
What is Pineville's Climate Like?
Pineville has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has big differences in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot and very humid. Winters are usually mild. This type of climate is often called "Cfa" on climate maps.
| Climate data for Pineville, Louisiana | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 59 (15) |
63 (17) |
70 (21) |
77 (25) |
85 (29) |
90 (32) |
93 (34) |
93 (34) |
89 (32) |
79 (26) |
69 (21) |
60 (16) |
77 (25) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 38 (3) |
42 (6) |
49 (9) |
56 (13) |
65 (18) |
71 (22) |
74 (23) |
73 (23) |
68 (20) |
57 (14) |
48 (9) |
40 (4) |
54 (12) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.44 (138) |
5.53 (140) |
5.3 (130) |
4.55 (116) |
4.72 (120) |
5.38 (137) |
4.39 (112) |
4.11 (104) |
3.93 (100) |
5.27 (134) |
6.19 (157) |
6.24 (158) |
61.05 (1,546) |
| Source: Accuweather | |||||||||||||
Population Changes in Pineville
The number of people living in Pineville has changed over many years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 393 | — | |
| 1870 | 414 | 5.3% | |
| 1880 | 763 | 84.3% | |
| 1890 | 540 | −29.2% | |
| 1900 | 617 | 14.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,212 | 96.4% | |
| 1920 | 2,188 | 80.5% | |
| 1930 | 3,612 | 65.1% | |
| 1940 | 4,297 | 19.0% | |
| 1950 | 6,423 | 49.5% | |
| 1960 | 8,636 | 34.5% | |
| 1970 | 8,951 | 3.6% | |
| 1980 | 12,034 | 34.4% | |
| 1990 | 12,251 | 1.8% | |
| 2000 | 13,829 | 12.9% | |
| 2010 | 14,555 | 5.2% | |
| 2020 | 14,384 | −1.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Who Lives in Pineville? (2020 Census)
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 8,013 | 55.71% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 4,753 | 33.04% |
| Native American | 68 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 253 | 1.76% |
| Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.06% |
| Other/Mixed | 798 | 5.55% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 491 | 3.41% |
In 2020, the 2020 United States census showed that 14,384 people lived in Pineville. These people made up 5,065 households, with 3,063 of them being families.
Arts and Culture in Pineville
Pineville has places where you can learn about history and government.
The Louisiana Maneuvers Museum is located at the Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville. This museum teaches about important military training exercises that happened in Louisiana.
The Old Town Hall Museum is also in Pineville. This museum is special because it is the only one in Louisiana that focuses on how city governments work.
Education in Pineville
Pineville is home to a college and has public schools for students.
In 1906, Louisiana College opened in Pineville. This college is connected with the Southern Baptist church. Public schools in Pineville are managed by the Rapides Parish School Board.
Important Places and Infrastructure
Pineville has several key facilities and connections that serve the community.
The J. Levy Dabadie Correctional Center used to be located at Camp Beauregard. It closed in July 2012.
The Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge connects Alexandria and Pineville. It crosses the Red River. This bridge is named after an African-American politician and William George "Willie" Goleman.
The Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville, once called Camp Beauregard, is operated by the Louisiana Army National Guard. It is the main base for the 225th Engineer Brigade. This is one of the largest engineer units in the US Army.
Media in Pineville
Pineville is part of the larger media area for Alexandria, Louisiana.
Radio Stations
Pineville is the second-largest city in the Alexandria area for radio.
Television Stations
Pineville is also part of the Alexandria media market for television.
Notable People from Pineville
Many interesting people have connections to Pineville.
- Joe W. Aguillard, president of Louisiana College from 2005 to 2014.
- Rick Brewer, president of Louisiana College since 2015.
- Faith Ford, a well-known actress.
- Justin Gaston, an actor, model, and singer.
- Jay F. Honeycutt, who was the director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center from 1995 to 1997.
- Anjanette Kirkland, a talented track and field athlete.
- Rashard Lewis, a professional basketball player who played for the Miami Heat.
- Kenny Mixon, who played football at Pineville High, LSU, and in the NFL.
- Cody Ford, an NFL player for the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Jay Luneau, a Louisiana State Senator.
- Hugh Thompson Jr., a United States Army major known for his role in stopping the My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War. He passed away in Pineville.
See also
In Spanish: Pineville (Luisiana) para niños
