Triumph, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Triumph, Louisiana
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Miracle Assembly of God Community Prayer Center, Triumph
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 Triumph, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Triumph, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Plaquemines |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.02 sq mi (10.42 km2) |
| • Land | 2.78 sq mi (7.21 km2) |
| • Water | 1.24 sq mi (3.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 268 |
| • Density | 96.26/sq mi (37.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 504 |
| GNIS feature ID | 558335 |
Triumph (which means Ville de Triomphe in French) is a small community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is not a city with its own government, but rather an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place the U.S. Census Bureau counts for population, but it's managed by the parish government.
Triumph is located on the south bank of the Mississippi River. In 2020, about 268 people lived there.
This community is very close to two important historical sites: Fort Jackson and Fort St. Philip. These forts are National Historic Landmarks because of their important role in history.
In 1960, Triumph had a population of 900 people. For some time, the U.S. Census counted Triumph as part of a larger area called Buras-Triumph. But by 2010, Triumph was counted as its own separate community again.
People say the community got its name "Triumph" because it "won" against a nearby town. They managed to get a post office, which was a big deal back then!
Like many places in Plaquemines Parish, Triumph was badly hit by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. A huge storm surge caused a lot of damage.
Education in Triumph
The Plaquemines Parish School Board is in charge of all the public schools in the parish, including those that serve Triumph.
Students from Triumph go to South Plaquemines High School in a nearby town called Buras. Before 2005, there were two schools, Buras Middle School and Buras High School. However, Hurricane Katrina damaged these buildings. South Plaquemines High was later built where Buras Middle School used to be.
Population and People
Here's how Triumph's population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 216 | — | |
| 2020 | 268 | 24.1% | |
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As mentioned, Triumph was counted separately from the Buras-Triumph CDP starting with the 2010 U.S. Census.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Triumph. It helps us understand the mix of cultures and backgrounds in the community.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 135 | 152 | 62.50% | 56.72% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 45 | 47 | 20.83% | 17.54% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 2 | 3 | 0.93% | 1.12% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 11 | 40 | 5.09% | 14.93% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 3 | 3 | 1.39% | 1.12% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 11 | 13 | 5.09% | 4.85% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9 | 10 | 4.17% | 3.73% |
| Total | 216 | 268 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
