Varnado, Louisiana facts for kids
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Varnado, Louisiana
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Location of Varnado in Washington Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
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| • Total | 330 |
| • Density | 388.69/sq mi (150.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
70467
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| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-77910 |
Varnado is a small village located in Washington Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,461 people lived there. It is part of the larger Bogalusa area.
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Where is Varnado Located?
Varnado is found at these coordinates: 30°53′42″N 89°49′54″W / 30.89500°N 89.83167°W. This means it's in the northern part of Washington Parish, Louisiana.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Varnado?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 275 | — | |
| 1930 | 204 | −25.8% | |
| 1940 | 315 | 54.4% | |
| 1950 | 306 | −2.9% | |
| 1960 | 331 | 8.2% | |
| 1970 | 320 | −3.3% | |
| 1980 | 249 | −22.2% | |
| 1990 | 236 | −5.2% | |
| 2000 | 342 | 44.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,461 | 327.2% | |
| 2020 | 330 | −77.4% | |
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Let's look at the people who live in Varnado, based on the census from 2000.
Population Numbers
In 2000, there were 342 people living in Varnado. The village had 144 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 86 were families. The population density was about 403 people per square mile (156 people per square kilometer). There were also 163 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Community Makeup
Most people in Varnado in 2000 were White (about 88.6%). About 9.4% were African American, and a small number were Native American or from two or more races.
Many households (27.1%) had children under 18 living with them. About 41% were married couples. Some households (16.7%) were led by a female without a husband present. About 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. This included 13.2% of people aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household had 2.38 people, and the average family had 3.15 people.
Age and Income
In 2000, the population was spread out by age:
- About 24.9% were under 18 years old.
- About 12.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.5% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the village was 38 years old.
The median income for a household in Varnado was $26,563. For families, the median income was $30,909. The average income per person in the village was $14,416. About 19.5% of all people in Varnado lived below the poverty line. This included 23.4% of those under 18 and 9.1% of those 65 or older.
Famous People from Varnado
- Andre Jones Jr. (born 1998), an American football player, grew up in Varnado.
See also
- In Spanish: Varnado (Luisiana) para niños
