Tullos, Louisiana facts for kids
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Tullos, Louisiana
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| Town of Tullos | |
Location in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parishes | La Salle, Winn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.60 sq mi (4.16 km2) |
| • Land | 1.58 sq mi (4.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
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| • Total | 304 |
| • Density | 191.92/sq mi (74.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71479
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-76615 |
Tullos is a small town located in the state of Louisiana, USA. It's found in both LaSalle and Winn parishes, right by Castor Creek. In 2010, about 385 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 304.
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Exploring Tullos: Location and Landscape
Tullos is in the northwestern part of LaSalle Parish. It sits at an elevation of about 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. A small part of the town's northwest edge crosses Castor Creek into Winn Parish.
Roads and Waterways in Tullos
U.S. Route 84 goes through the northern side of Tullos. This road leads 16 miles (26 km) southeast to Jena, which is the main town for the parish. It also goes 22 miles (35 km) northwest to Winnfield.
Another major road, U.S. Route 165, passes through the southeast corner of Tullos. This four-lane highway goes 20 miles (32 km) northeast to Grayson. It also travels 42 miles (68 km) south to Alexandria.
Tullos covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), or 1.27%, is water. The water in Tullos flows into Castor Creek. This creek is part of the Little River system, which eventually flows into Catahoula Lake.
Tullos History: The 1953 Tornado
On December 3, 1953, a very strong tornado, rated F4, struck Tullos. This tornado caused a lot of damage to the town. Sadly, two young children lost their lives, and 15 other people were hurt during this event.
Understanding Tullos: Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 707 | — | |
| 1940 | 589 | −16.7% | |
| 1950 | 732 | 24.3% | |
| 1960 | 594 | −18.9% | |
| 1970 | 600 | 1.0% | |
| 1980 | 776 | 29.3% | |
| 1990 | 427 | −45.0% | |
| 2000 | 419 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 385 | −8.1% | |
| 2020 | 304 | −21.0% | |
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The population of Tullos has changed over the years. In 1930, there were 707 people living in the town. The population reached its highest point in 1980 with 776 residents. Since then, the number of people living in Tullos has generally decreased. By 2020, the population was 304.
Tullos Community: A Look at Its People
In 2000, there were 419 people living in Tullos. These people lived in 168 households, with 113 of them being families. The town had about 278.5 people per square mile (107.5 per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Tullos were White (95.70%). A smaller number were African American (3.34%). About 0.95% of the population identified as being from two or more races. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. More than half of the households (57.1%) were married couples. About 6.0% of households were led by a female without a husband present. The average household had 2.49 people, and the average family had 3.06 people.
The median age in Tullos was 37 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37 and half were older. About 25.1% of the population was under 18. About 15.3% of the people were 65 years old or older.
The median income for a household in Tullos was $26,484. For families, the median income was $31,786. The average income per person in the town was $14,265. About 18.3% of all people in Tullos lived below the poverty line. This included 27.7% of those under 18 and 12.0% of those 65 or older.
Famous People from Tullos
Tullos has been the birthplace or home of a few notable individuals:
- Speedy O. Long: He was a state senator and a U.S. congressman from Louisiana. He was born in Tullos and is buried there.
- Robert A. Doughty: He is an American military historian. He was also a retired officer in the United States Army. Robert Doughty was born in Tullos.
- Gerald Riggs: He was a professional football player. He played as a running back for the Atlanta Falcons and the Washington Redskins in the NFL.
See also
In Spanish: Tullos (Luisiana) para niños
