Pollock, Louisiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Town of Pollock
Town
Motto(s):  "Growing for the Future"
Location of Pollock in Grant Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Country	United States
State	Louisiana
Parish	Grant
Area
• Total	7.87 sq mi (20.37 km2)
• Land	7.84 sq mi (20.29 km2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation	118 ft (36 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	394
• Rank	GR: 3rd
• Density	50.28/sq mi (19.41/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	318
FIPS code	22-61580

Pollock is a small town located in Grant Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It is part of the larger Alexandria Metropolitan Area. In 2010, the town had a population of 469 people. This was an increase from 376 people counted in the year 2000.

History of Pollock

The town of Pollock began in 1892. It grew around a large sawmill. The town was named after Captain James W. Pollock. He was the manager of the Big Creek Sawmill and Lumber Company.

In 2013, the Pollock Town Hall moved to a new location. It is now in the historic Foster house, which was built in 1913. The owners donated this old house to the town. This idea was arranged by Mayor Jerome Scott. The town hall is located near Louisiana Highway 8 West, across from a public park.

Geography of Pollock

Pollock is found in the southeastern part of Grant Parish. Its exact location is 31°31′29″N 92°24′32″W / 31.52472°N 92.40889°W / 31.52472; -92.40889. The town is about 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level.

U.S. Route 165 is the main road that goes through Pollock. This highway leads 16 miles (26 km) north to Georgetown. It also goes 16 miles (26 km) south to Alexandria. The town covers a total area of about 3.3 square kilometers (1.3 square miles). All of this area is land.

Pollock is located inside the Kisatchie National Forest. This is a large forest area. A place called Stuart Lake Recreational Area is part of this national forest. It is about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) southwest of the center of Pollock.

People of Pollock

In the year 2000, there were 376 people living in Pollock. These people lived in 157 households. About 108 of these households were families. The population density was about 298.7 people per square mile (115.3 people per square kilometer).

Most of the people in Pollock were White (97.87%). A small number were Native American (0.27%) or Asian (0.53%). About 1.33% of the people were from two or more races. About 1.86% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

In 2000, about 36.9% of households had children under 18 living there. About 48.4% of households were married couples living together. The average household had 2.39 people. The average family had 2.98 people.

The median age in Pollock was 38 years old. This means half the people were older than 38 and half were younger. About 28.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 15.7% of the population was 65 years or older.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,625. For families, the median income was $29,063. About 22.9% of all people in Pollock lived below the poverty line. This included 33.3% of those under 18 years old.

Education in Pollock

Students living in Pollock attend schools managed by the Grant Parish School Board.

Famous People from Pollock

• Henry E. Hardtner: He was a very successful timber businessman and a Louisiana lawmaker. He and his brother helped create the Episcopal Camp Hardtner and Conference Center near Pollock.
• Swords Lee: He owned timber businesses in Pollock and Alexandria. He also served as a property assessor for Grant Parish and was a state representative.
• Charlton Lyons: He was a key figure in starting the modern Republican Party in Louisiana. He was the principal of Pollock High School from 1917 to 1918.
• Russ Springer: He was a professional baseball pitcher. He played for 10 different Major League baseball teams over 18 seasons, from 1992 to 2010.
• Ed Tarpley: He was the district attorney for Grant Parish from 1991 to 1997. He grew up in Pollock and now practices law in Alexandria.