Tickfaw, Louisiana facts for kids
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Tickfaw, Louisiana
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| Village of Tickfaw | |
Location of Tickfaw in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Tangipahoa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.61 sq mi (4.18 km2) |
| • Land | 1.61 sq mi (4.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 635 |
| • Density | 393.68/sq mi (151.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70466
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| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-75670 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407561 |
Tickfaw is a small village located in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States. It was founded way back in 1852.
In 2010, about 694 people lived there. Tickfaw is part of the larger Hammond area. Many of the first people to settle here were Italian-American immigrants. Because of this, Tickfaw still has a strong Italian-American culture today.
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Tickfaw's History
The village of Tickfaw officially became a town in 1957. This happened thanks to the leadership of Joe Greco. He later became Tickfaw's very first Mayor.
The village is run by a group of elected officials. This group includes the Mayor, a Board of Aldermen, and an elected Chief of Police. They work together to make decisions for the community.
Where is Tickfaw Located?
Tickfaw is a small place, covering about 1.6 square miles (4.18 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
The United States Census Bureau helps us know these facts about the village's size.
Who Lives in Tickfaw?
The number of people living in Tickfaw has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 73 | — | |
| 1960 | 317 | — | |
| 1970 | 370 | 16.7% | |
| 1980 | 571 | 54.3% | |
| 1990 | 565 | −1.1% | |
| 2000 | 617 | 9.2% | |
| 2010 | 694 | 12.5% | |
| 2020 | 806 | 16.1% | |
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Tickfaw's Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 635 people living in Tickfaw. These people made up 257 households and 187 families.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Tickfaw in 2020:
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 425 | 66.93% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 115 | 18.11% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.79% |
| Asian | 10 | 1.57% |
| Other/Mixed | 25 | 3.94% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 | 8.66% |
People from Tickfaw
Some well-known people have connections to Tickfaw:
- Robert Billiot is a politician. He has been a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Jefferson Parish since 2008. He is part of the Democratic Party.
- Kim Mulkey is a famous basketball coach. She is currently the head coach for the LSU Tigers basketball team. She is so good at basketball that she was put into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach!
See also
In Spanish: Tickfaw para niños
