Rayville, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rayville, Louisiana
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Bodock tree, the oldest in Rayville, is located between the Civic Center and the Rhymes Memorial Library.
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Location of Rayville in Richland Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Richland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.34 sq mi (6.06 km2) |
| • Land | 2.31 sq mi (5.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
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| • Total | 3,347 |
| • Density | 1,448.92/sq mi (559.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
71269
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-63680 |
Rayville is a town located in northeastern Louisiana, United States. It is the parish seat of Richland Parish. This means it's the main town where the local government offices for the parish are located.
In 2000, about 4,234 people lived in Rayville. By 2020, the population had decreased to 3,347. Most of the people living in Rayville are African American.
The City Hall building in Rayville is named after Joe Kalil, who was a mayor of the town. You can find it next to the U.S. Post Office, across from U.S. Highway 80.
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Discovering Rayville's History
Rayville got its name from a person named John Ray. He was an important figure in the area's early days.
Understanding Rayville's Geography
Rayville is located at specific coordinates: 32 degrees, 28 minutes, 25 seconds North and 91 degrees, 45 minutes, 27 seconds West.
The town covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (5.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.2 square miles (5.8 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Rayville's Population and People
The number of people living in Rayville has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population counts from different times:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 106 | — | |
| 1880 | 316 | 198.1% | |
| 1890 | 366 | 15.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,079 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,499 | 38.9% | |
| 1930 | 2,976 | 98.5% | |
| 1940 | 2,412 | −19.0% | |
| 1950 | 3,138 | 30.1% | |
| 1960 | 4,052 | 29.1% | |
| 1970 | 3,962 | −2.2% | |
| 1980 | 4,610 | 16.4% | |
| 1990 | 4,411 | −4.3% | |
| 2000 | 4,234 | −4.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,695 | −12.7% | |
| 2020 | 3,347 | −9.4% | |
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Who Lives in Rayville?
In 2020, there were 3,347 people living in Rayville. These people lived in 1,248 households, and 892 of these were families.
The table below shows the different racial groups in Rayville as of 2020:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 727 | 21.72% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 2,424 | 72.42% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.57% |
| Other/Mixed | 108 | 3.23% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 | 1.82% |
Learning in Rayville: Schools and Education
The Richland Parish School Board manages the public schools in Rayville. There are three public schools that serve the town:
- Rayville Elementary School, for students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade.
- Rayville Junior High School, for students in 7th and 8th grades.
- Rayville High School, for students in 9th through 12th grades.
Rayville also has a private school called Riverfield Academy. This school teaches students from Pre-Kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. It is a non-religious school.
Famous People from Rayville
Many notable individuals have come from Rayville, Louisiana. Here are a few:
- Ralph Abraham: He was elected to the U.S. Congress to represent Louisiana's 5th Congressional District.
- Garland Boyette: A talented football player.
- Reggie Burnette: He played football for the Green Bay Packers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Charles "Bubba" Chaney: He served as a state representative for Rayville.
- Bunny Greenhouse: She was a whistleblower for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
- Elvin Hayes: A very famous basketball player who is in the Hall of Fame.
- Edgar Jones: A football player for the Baltimore Ravens.
- Ernie Ladd: A professional wrestler and football player. He played for teams like the San Diego Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Houston Oilers. He is in both the Chargers Hall of Fame and the WWE Hall of Fame.
- Roosevelt Potts: A football player for the Indianapolis Colts.
Images for kids
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Rayville welcome sign
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Kalil Municipal Building is named for former Rayville Mayor Joe Kalil.
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Rayville Civic Center
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U.S. Post Office in Rayville
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Abandoned Joy Theater on U.S. Highway 80 in Rayville
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First Baptist Church of Rayville; pastor Eddie Wren
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Rayville Presbyterian Church at 824 Julia Street
See also
In Spanish: Rayville (Luisiana) para niños
