Village St. George, Louisiana facts for kids
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Village St. George, Louisiana
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Location in East Baton Rouge Parish and the state of Louisiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | East Baton Rouge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.23 sq mi (5.78 km2) |
| • Land | 2.23 sq mi (5.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,677 |
| • Density | 3,437.98/sq mi (1,327.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70810
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| Area code(s) | 225 |
| FIPS code | 22-78680 |
Village St. George is a special kind of community in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city. In 2020, about 7,677 people lived here. Village St. George is also part of the larger Baton Rouge area. It is located within the City of St. George, Louisiana.
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Where is Village St. George Located?
Village St. George is in the southern part of East Baton Rouge Parish. It is located at 30°21′46″N 91°4′5″W / 30.36278°N 91.06806°W. To its west, across Siegen Lane, is another community called Oak Hills Place.
The center of Baton Rouge is about 10 miles (16 km) to the northwest. The total area of Village St. George is about 2.23 square miles (5.78 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
The number of people living in Village St. George has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 6,993 people.
- In 2010, the population grew slightly to 7,104 people.
- By 2020, the population reached 7,677 people.
Who Lives in Village St. George?
The community of Village St. George is made up of people from many different backgrounds. The United States Census keeps track of this information.
In 2020, the population of 7,677 people included:
- About 54.58% were White (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 27.98% were Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 4.01% were Asian (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 3.14% were of two or more races (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 9.76% were Hispanic or Latino (who can be of any race).
In 2020, there were 2,635 households in Village St. George. A household is a group of people living together in one home. There were also 1,886 families living in the CDP.
In 2000, about 42.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.72 people. The average family had about 3.20 people.
The median age in Village St. George in 2000 was 32 years old. This means half the people were younger than 32, and half were older.
Education for Kids
The public schools in Village St. George are part of the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools system.
Most children in the community go to Wildwood Elementary School. Some parts of the northern area attend Jefferson Terrace Elementary in Inniswold. A small section in the northwest goes to Westminster Elementary School in Westminster.
For middle school, most students go to Kenilworth Middle School. Some students in the northern part attend Woodlawn Middle School. As of 2016, Kenilworth Middle School was managed by the Recovery School District of Louisiana. However, students in the Kenilworth zone could also choose to attend Woodlawn Middle School, which is directly managed by East Baton Rouge Schools.
For high school, students in Village St. George attend Woodlawn High School. This high school is located in Old Jefferson.
