South Vacherie, Louisiana facts for kids
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South Vacherie
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 South Vacherie
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. James |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.15 sq mi (13.34 km2) |
| • Land | 5.08 sq mi (13.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,388 |
| • Density | 666.67/sq mi (257.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-72092 |
South Vacherie is a special kind of community in St. James Parish, Louisiana, USA. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's like a town but doesn't have its own local government. In 2020, about 3,388 people lived here. The name "Vacherie" comes from a French word that means a place where cattle graze.
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Exploring South Vacherie's Location and Area
South Vacherie is located in Louisiana. Its exact spot is 29°56′12″N 90°41′39″W / 29.93667°N 90.69417°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that South Vacherie covers a total area of about 13.34 square kilometers (5.15 square miles). All of this area is land.
Locally, people often call South Vacherie "Back Vacherie." The whole area, including both North and South Vacherie, is officially known as "Vacherie." North Vacherie is often called "Front Vacherie." A common way to tell the two apart is Louisiana Highway 3127, which runs through the town from east to west. Another dividing line is St. Patrick's Street, which is about 1.8 kilometers (1 1/8 miles) south of Highway 3127.
People and Community in South Vacherie
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,543 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,642 | 2.8% | |
| 2020 | 3,388 | −7.0% | |
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South Vacherie is home to many different people. In 2020, the population was 3,388.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 2,406 | 2,328 | 2,150 | 67.91% | 63.92% | 63.46% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 1,117 | 1,240 | 1,093 | 31.53% | 34.05% | 32.26% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.18% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.03% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0.03% | 0.08% | 0.21% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 9 | 21 | 72 | 0.25% | 0.58% | 2.13% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9 | 48 | 59 | 0.25% | 1.32% | 1.74% |
| Total | 3,543 | 3,642 | 3,388 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2000, there were 3,543 people living in South Vacherie. This included 1,233 households and 976 families. The population density was about 228 people per square mile (88 people per square kilometer).
About 38% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (63.5%) were married couples living together. About 18% of households had someone living alone. The average household had 2.87 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 26.6% were under 18 years old. About 11% were 65 years or older. The average age was 36 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household was $41,490. For families, it was $53,053. The average income per person was $17,241. About 14.3% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 18% of those under 18 and 14.6% of those 65 or older.
Education in South Vacherie
Public schools in South Vacherie are run by St. James Parish Public Schools. Students in the area attend St. James High School, which is located in Vacherie. Younger students go to Vacherie Elementary School, which serves the South Vacherie community.
See also
In Spanish: South Vacherie para niños
