Poydras, Louisiana facts for kids
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Poydras
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Census-designated place
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Historic Canary Islanders Home, Poydras
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Location in St. Bernard Parish and the state of Louisiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Bernard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.27 sq mi (11.06 km2) |
| • Land | 3.91 sq mi (10.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,536 |
| • Density | 648.93/sq mi (250.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 504 |
| FIPS code | 22-62280 |
Poydras is a small community in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 2,536 people lived there. Poydras is located on the east side of the Mississippi River. It is also close to the city of New Orleans.
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History of Poydras
Poydras was first settled in the 1700s by people from the Canary Islands. At that time, Louisiana was a Spanish colony. The town is likely named after Julien de Lallande Poydras, an important person in Louisiana's history.
A man named Albert Estopinal, Jr. was born in Poydras in 1869. He became a district attorney, judge, and sheriff in St. Bernard Parish. His father, Albert Estopinal, Sr., later served in the U.S. Congress.
In 1922, a major flood caused the local levee (a wall built to stop floods) to break. This event destroyed the community of Poydras. Some historians believe the levee was intentionally broken to protect the larger city of New Orleans from flooding. The water level in New Orleans dropped quickly after the break.
Poydras was also badly damaged by Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005. This powerful storm caused widespread destruction in the area.
Geography of Poydras
Poydras is located at 29°52′11″N 89°53′20″W / 29.86972°N 89.88889°W.
The community covers a total area of about 4.4 square miles (11.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 2,536 | — | |
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Poydras has seen some changes in its population over the years. In 2000, there were 3,886 people living there. By 2020, the population was 2,536.
The community is home to people from many different backgrounds. Here's a look at the racial makeup of Poydras in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,584 | 62.46% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 373 | 14.71% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.79% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.43% |
| Other/Mixed | 109 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 439 | 17.31% |
This table shows how the different groups make up the population of Poydras.
Education
Students living in Poydras attend schools that are part of the St. Bernard Parish Public Schools system. As of 2015, Chalmette High School serves the teenagers in the area.
Images for kids
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Historic Canary Islanders Home, Poydras
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Location in St. Bernard Parish and the state of Louisiana.
See also
- In Spanish: Poydras para niños
