Prairieville, Louisiana facts for kids
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Prairieville, Louisiana
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 Prairieville, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Ascension |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.08 sq mi (57.18 km2) |
| • Land | 22.00 sq mi (56.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 33,197 |
| • Density | 1,509.09/sq mi (582.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70769
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| Area code(s) | 225 |
| FIPS code | 22-62385 |
Prairieville is a community in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is located south of Baton Rouge. It is also north of Gonzales.
Prairieville is a growing suburb of Baton Rouge. Its name comes from the many pastures and prairies that used to be there. These green areas were visible from Highway 73 and Airline Highway. Today, much of that land has been developed. Prairieville began as a quiet place with few residents.
In recent years, many people have moved to Prairieville from Baton Rouge. They are often attracted by the good public schools and low crime rate. In 2020, Prairieville had a population of 33,197 people. If it were an official city, it would be the largest in Ascension Parish. Prairieville is one of the fastest-growing areas in Louisiana. Its population is even larger than the two biggest cities in the parish, Donaldsonville and Gonzales, combined.
History of Prairieville
Prairieville is close to the coast of southeast Louisiana. This means it can be affected by hurricanes and tropical storms. For example, Hurricane Gustav caused a lot of damage in the area. Many trees and power lines were knocked down.
One important local property was the Phillips Farm. The old farmhouse is still a landmark in Prairieville. It is surrounded by beautiful live oak trees and a white fence. The farm's pastures were sold in 1992. This land was then used to build a neighborhood called "Seven Oaks."
In 2006, the farmhouse and its 40-acre (160,000 m2) of land were sold. This happened after the original owner, Dr. Carey A. Phillips, passed away. The land is now a cemetery called Oak Lane Memorial Park.
In 2020, Bluff Middle School opened in Prairieville. It is now considered the top middle school in Ascension Parish.
Population and People
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| 2010 | 26,895 | — | |
| 2020 | 33,197 | 23.4% | |
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Prairieville was first recognized as a "census-designated place" in the 2010 U.S. Census. This means it's an area identified by the Census Bureau for statistical purposes.
As of the 2020 United States census, Prairieville had 33,197 people living there. There were 10,928 households and 8,428 families.
Notable People from Prairieville
Many interesting people have connections to Prairieville:
- Tony Bacala is a law enforcement officer and a politician.
- Grace Broussard was part of the music duo Dale and Grace. They had a number one hit song in 1963 called "I'm Leaving It Up to You".
- Lolo Jones is a famous track star and Olympic athlete. She used to compete for LSU.
- Eddie J. Lambert is a State Representative.
- Sidney McCrory was the Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry from 1956 to 1960. He is buried in Prairieville Cemetery.
- Joe Sevario is a Louisiana State Senator.
- Jacob Waguespack is a baseball pitcher who plays for the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Corey Webster is a former football player for the New York Giants. He also played for LSU.
- Scott Innes is a well-known voice actor. He is famous for voicing characters like Scooby-Doo.
- Justin Reid is an NFL safety who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs.
See also
In Spanish: Prairieville (Luisiana) para niños
