Rosedale, Louisiana facts for kids
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Rosedale, Louisiana
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Location of Rosedale in Iberville Parish, Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Iberville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.78 sq mi (20.15 km2) |
| • Land | 7.78 sq mi (20.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
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| • Total | 664 |
| • Density | 85.35/sq mi (32.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 225 |
| FIPS code | 22-66060 |
Rosedale is a small village located in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States. In 2020, about 664 people lived there. It is part of the larger Baton Rouge area.
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Exploring Rosedale's Location and Size
Rosedale is in the northern part of Iberville Parish. It is located at 30°26′24″N 91°27′42″W / 30.44000°N 91.46167°W. The village of Grosse Tete is just to its south. A waterway called Bayou Grosse Tete flows right through the middle of Rosedale.
Roads and Travel Around Rosedale
Two main roads, Louisiana Highways 76 and 77, meet in the center of Rosedale.
- LA 76 goes about 16 miles (26 km) east to Port Allen. Port Allen is across the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge.
- LA 76 also goes about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west towards Ramah and Interstate 10.
- LA 77 follows Bayou Grosse Tete. It goes about 6 miles (10 km) northwest to Maringouin.
- LA 77 also goes about 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast to Interstate 10 at Grosse Tête.
How Big is Rosedale?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Rosedale covers a total area of about 7.78 square miles (20.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Rosedale
The number of people living in Rosedale has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 674 | — | |
| 1970 | 621 | −7.9% | |
| 1980 | 658 | 6.0% | |
| 1990 | 807 | 22.6% | |
| 2000 | 753 | −6.7% | |
| 2010 | 793 | 5.3% | |
| 2020 | 664 | −16.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Who Lives in Rosedale?
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Rosedale, based on the 2020 United States census:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 385 | 57.98% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 255 | 38.4% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.6% |
| Other/Mixed | 16 | 2.41% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 0.45% |
In 2020, there were 664 people living in Rosedale. These people lived in 338 households, and 221 of these were families.
Education in Rosedale
Students in Rosedale attend schools managed by the Iberville Parish School Board.
- Younger students go to North Iberville Elementary School.
- Older students attend Plaquemine High School.
Changes to High School Education
North Iberville Elementary and High School used to serve the community. However, North Iberville High School closed in 2009. Parents wanted the school to stay open, but it closed. Students were then sent to Plaquemine High School. Some parents were concerned because of the long travel distances to the new school.
Good news came in 2022! The Iberville Parish School Board decided to reopen North Iberville High School. The high school is now part of the Iberville STEM Academy. Students returned to North Iberville High School in the fall of 2022.
See also
In Spanish: Rosedale (Luisiana) para niños
