Sikes, Louisiana facts for kids
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Sikes, Louisiana
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| Village of Sikes | |
Location of Sikes in Winn Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Winn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.56 sq mi (4.05 km2) |
| • Land | 1.56 sq mi (4.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 112 |
| • Density | 71.66/sq mi (27.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-70385 |
Sikes is a small village located in Winn Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 121 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 112.
The village got its name from Sikes Bowman (1856–1925). He was an important leader in the local Baptist church and a musician. He was also the very first postmaster in the area.
Geography of Sikes
Sikes is located at 32 degrees, 4 minutes, 51 seconds North and 92 degrees, 29 minutes, 19 seconds West.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 342 | — | |
| 1960 | 233 | −31.9% | |
| 1970 | 237 | 1.7% | |
| 1980 | 226 | −4.6% | |
| 1990 | 120 | −46.9% | |
| 2000 | 120 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 119 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 112 | −5.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 121 people living in Sikes. These people lived in 50 different homes, and 34 of those were families. On average, there were about 76 people living in each square mile.
Most of the people living in Sikes in 2000 were White (97.50%). A small number (2.5%) were Native American.
Out of the 50 homes, about 32% had children under 18 living there. Half of the homes (50%) were married couples. About 10% of homes had a female head of household with no husband. Around 30% of all homes were single individuals. About 12% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Sikes in 2000 was 39 years old. About 25% of the population was under 18. About 10.8% of the population was 65 years or older.
Education in Sikes
Students in Sikes attend schools that are part of the Winn Parish School Board school district.
The Winn Parish Library also has a branch located in Sikes, called the Sikes Library Branch.
