Timberlane, Louisiana facts for kids
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Timberlane
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Census-designated place
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 Timberlane
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.50 sq mi (3.89 km2) |
| • Land | 1.50 sq mi (3.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,364 |
| • Density | 6,890.96/sq mi (2,661.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70056
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| Area code(s) | 504 |
| FIPS code | 22-75740 |
Timberlane is a community in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because it's a special area the government uses to collect information about people. In 2020, about 10,364 people lived here. Timberlane is also part of the larger New Orleans area, which includes nearby cities like Metairie and Kenner.
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Geography of Timberlane
Timberlane is located in Louisiana. Its exact position is 29°52′49″N 90°1′46″W / 29.88028°N 90.02944°W. This means it's at 29.880140 degrees north latitude and -90.029523 degrees west longitude.
The United States Census Bureau says that Timberlane covers a total area of about 1.5 square miles (or 3.89 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its official boundaries.
People of Timberlane
The number of people living in Timberlane changes over time.
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| 2020 | 10,364 | — | |
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- In 2010, there were 10,243 people.
- By 2020, the population grew slightly to 10,364 people.
Who Lives in Timberlane?
The community of Timberlane is made up of people from many different backgrounds. The United States Census collects information about the racial and ethnic groups living in an area.
Here's a look at the different groups in Timberlane in 2020:
- About 37.51% of the people were non-Hispanic white.
- About 35.23% were Black or African American.
- About 0.15% were Native American.
- About 7.38% were Asian.
- About 5.6% identified as being of two or more races.
- About 14.13% were Hispanic or Latino (this group can be of any race).
In 2019, the average income for a household in Timberlane was about $54,702 per year. A "household" means all the people living together in one home. Also, about 8.6% of the people in Timberlane lived at or below the poverty line in 2019. This means their income was below a certain level set by the government.
Education in Timberlane
Students who live in Timberlane go to schools that are part of the Jefferson Parish Public Schools system.
Elementary Schools
For elementary school, children in Timberlane are assigned to either Cox Elementary or Solis Elementary.
Middle Schools
For middle school, students attend Gretna Middle School or Livaudais Middle School.
High Schools
Parts of Timberlane are zoned for two different high schools:
- John Ehret High School
- West Jefferson High School
There are also special programs called advanced studies academies. Students from Timberlane can go to the Gretna Academy for these programs. In the past, some parts of Timberlane were zoned for Helen Cox High School.
See also
In Spanish: Timberlane (Luisiana) para niños
