Raceland, Louisiana facts for kids
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Raceland, Louisiana
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 Raceland, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Raceland, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Lafourche |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.62 sq mi (55.99 km2) |
| • Land | 21.57 sq mi (55.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,768 |
| • Density | 452.89/sq mi (174.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
70394
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| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-63155 |
Raceland is a community located along Bayou Lafourche in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is considered a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for collecting population data. In 2020, about 9,768 people lived there. Raceland is part of the larger Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux metropolitan area.
The name "Raceland" comes from the Race family. They once owned a big farm called "Raceland Plantation" right on Bayou Lafourche.
The Raceland sugar plantation was started by Ebeneezer Eaton Kittredge and his son-in-law Fayette Clay Ewing. In 1855, Kittredge's daughter, Olivia Corrinne, married George W. Race. The plantation was named Raceland that same year to honor the new couple. It was their first home, and their children were born there.
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Raceland's Location and Size
Raceland is found at coordinates 29.722576 degrees North and -90.605172 degrees West. It sits on both sides of Bayou Lafourche, a long, narrow waterway. The community of Mathews is located to its southeast.
A major road, U.S. Route 90, goes through the southeastern part of Raceland. This road will eventually become Interstate 49. It leads about 44 miles (71 km) northeast to the city of New Orleans. Going west, it's about 40 miles (64 km) to Morgan City.
Other important roads, Highway 1 and Highway 308, run through the center of Raceland. Highway 1 is on the south side of Bayou Lafourche, and Highway 308 is on the north side. Both highways go southeast about 7 miles (11 km) to Lockport. They also go northwest about 15 miles (24 km) to Thibodaux, which is the main town of the parish.
Raceland has a total area of about 21.6 square miles (56.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part (about 0.23%) being water.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 9,768 | — | |
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As of the 2020 United States census, there were 9,768 people living in Raceland. There were 3,971 households and 2,812 families in the area. Raceland is a diverse community.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 6,163 | 63.09% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 2,749 | 28.14% |
| Native American | 108 | 1.11% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.39% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 305 | 3.12% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 403 | 4.13% |
Schools and Learning
The Lafourche Parish Public Schools system manages the public schools in Raceland.
- Raceland Lower Elementary School
- Raceland Upper Elementary School
- Raceland Middle School
Central Lafourche High School is located in Mathews, but it has a Raceland mailing address. This high school serves all students from Raceland.
Raceland High School first opened in 1912 and was made bigger in 1924. In 1966, it joined with Lockport High School to form Lafourche Central High. An elementary school now uses the old Raceland High building. Before schools were desegregated around 1969, there was a separate school called Raceland Colored School for Black students.
The Lafourche Parish Library has a branch located in Raceland, where you can borrow books and use other resources.
Fletcher Technical Community College serves the Lafourche Parish area. Also, Delgado Community College has stated that Lafourche Parish is part of its service area, offering more options for higher education.
Famous People from Raceland
- Donald G. Bollinger: He started Bollinger Shipyards in 1946. He was also a leader for the Republican Party of Louisiana from 1986 to 1988.
- Jimmy Clanton: A singer and actor.
- Ron Estay: A football player who was an All-American defensive lineman for LSU. He also played professionally for the Canadian Football League's Edmonton Eskimos.
- Aaron Loup: A pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels baseball team.
- Punch Miller: A jazz musician.
- Larry Wilson: A basketball player who was chosen in the NBA draft.
Images for kids
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A scene from Raceland in 1938
See also
In Spanish: Raceland (Luisiana) para niños
