Sarepta, Louisiana facts for kids
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Sarepta, Louisiana
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Sarepta Municipal Building
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Location of Sarepta in Webster Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Webster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.64 sq mi (4.24 km2) |
| • Land | 1.63 sq mi (4.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
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| • Total | 717 |
| • Density | 439.07/sq mi (169.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
71071
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-68125 |
Sarepta is a small town located in Webster Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2010, about 891 people lived there. It is part of the larger Minden area.
Sarepta got its name from a kind person named Sarepta Carter. She gave a Bible to the first church in town. Because of her gift, the church was named after her. Later, the church split into two groups. The original church became known as Old Sarepta, and the new group formed New Sarepta.
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Geography of Sarepta
Sarepta is located at 32°53′51″N 93°26′58″W / 32.89750°N 93.44944°W.
The town covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes in Sarepta
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 737 | — | |
| 1970 | 882 | 19.7% | |
| 1980 | 831 | −5.8% | |
| 1990 | 886 | 6.6% | |
| 2000 | 925 | 4.4% | |
| 2010 | 891 | −3.7% | |
| 2020 | 717 | −19.5% | |
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The population of Sarepta has changed over the years. In 2020, there were 717 people living in the town. These people lived in 332 households, which included 247 families.
Who Lives in Sarepta?
Most people living in Sarepta are White. Here's a quick look at the different groups in 2020:
- White (not Hispanic or Latino): 94.56%
- Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino): 0.56%
- Native American: 0.28%
- Other or Mixed Race: 3.77%
- Hispanic or Latino: 0.84%
Schools in Sarepta
Sarepta is home to North Webster Jr. High School. This school teaches students from 6th to 8th grade. You can find it at 6041 Hwy 2.
The school's mascot is the Charger, and its colors are purple, silver, and black. North Webster Jr. High School was created in 2011. This happened when several schools in the area joined together. It now serves as the junior high school for all students in the northern part of Webster Parish.
Famous People from Sarepta
- Trace Adkins: He is a well-known country music singer and actor. His mother, Peggy Adkins, is the mayor of Sarepta.
See also
In Spanish: Sarepta (Luisiana) para niños
