Vivian, Louisiana facts for kids
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Vivian, Louisiana
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Vivian water tower
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Location of Vivian in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Caddo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.52 sq mi (14.29 km2) |
| • Land | 5.52 sq mi (14.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
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| • Total | 3,073 |
| • Rank | CD: 2nd |
| • Density | 557.01/sq mi (215.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71082
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-78890 |
Vivian is a town located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It is famous for its annual Redbud Festival. In 2020, about 3,073 people lived there. This makes Vivian the fourth-largest town in Caddo Parish by population.
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History of Vivian
Vivian likely started as a settlement after the Kansas City Southern Railway was built through the area in 1898. People from nearby communities, especially those near Caddo Lake, moved closer to the new railroad station. Vivian officially became a town in the same year, 1898.
The town is well-known for its yearly Louisiana Redbud Festival. This festival began on March 26, 1964. People in Vivian say it is one of the oldest running festivals in Louisiana.
Vivian's Location and Area
Vivian is found in the northwestern part of Caddo Parish. Louisiana Highway 1 goes right through the middle of the town. This highway leads north about 11 miles to the Texas border. It also goes south about 30 miles to the city of Shreveport. Another road, LA 2, heads east about 7 miles to U.S. Route 71 in Hosston.
The United States Census Bureau says that Vivian covers an area of about 5.52 square miles (14.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Vivian
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 826 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,864 | 125.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,646 | −11.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,460 | 49.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,426 | −1.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,624 | 8.2% | |
| 1970 | 4,046 | 54.2% | |
| 1980 | 4,225 | 4.4% | |
| 1990 | 4,156 | −1.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,031 | −3.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,671 | −8.9% | |
| 2020 | 3,073 | −16.3% | |
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In 2020, there were 3,073 people living in Vivian. There were 1,395 households and 898 families.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,541 | 50.15% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 1,288 | 41.91% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.91% |
| Other/Mixed | 142 | 4.62% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 | 1.95% |
In 2000, about 32.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 42.2% were married couples. The average household had 2.51 people. The average family had 3.16 people.
The median age in Vivian in 2000 was 36 years old. About 29.9% of the population was under 18. About 18.2% were 65 years or older.
Media and News
The local newspaper in Vivian is called Caddo Citizen. There are also two radio stations that broadcast from Vivian:
- KNCB (AM) (1329 AM) plays classic rock music.
- KNCB-FM (105.3 FM) plays classic country music.
Famous People from Vivian
Many interesting people have come from Vivian, including:
- Dan Flores: A historian who studies the American West. He was born in Vivian in 1948.
- Phil Robertson: He invented Duck Commander Duck Calls. He is also a TV star from the show Duck Dynasty. He was born in Vivian in 1946.
- Silas Robertson: Also a TV personality, born in 1948.
- Jasper Smith: A lawyer from Vivian who also served in the Louisiana House of Representatives for many years.
- Robert Williams III: A professional basketball player who plays for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Vivian in Movies
Vivian has been a filming location for a couple of movies:
- In 2007, outside scenes for the supermarket in the movie The Mist were filmed at Tom's Market in Vivian.
- In 2009, outdoor scenes for the movie Straw Dogs (released in 2011) were filmed in the downtown area of Vivian.
See also
In Spanish: Vivian (Luisiana) para niños
