Wallace, Louisiana facts for kids
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Wallace
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 Wallace
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. John the Baptist |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.71 sq mi (19.95 km2) |
| • Land | 6.45 sq mi (16.72 km2) |
| • Water | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 755 |
| • Density | 116.98/sq mi (45.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-79275 |
Wallace is a small community in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area the government uses for counting people. In 2020, about 755 people lived here.
Wallace is located on the west side of the Mississippi River. It is easy to reach from Interstate 10 using the Gramercy Bridge. This community is also part of the larger New Orleans area.
Wallace is home to two very important historical sites: Evergreen Plantation and Whitney Plantation. Both teach us about the history of slavery in the Southern United States.
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Historical Plantations in Wallace
Evergreen Plantation: A National Landmark
Evergreen Plantation is a very special place. It was named a National Historic Landmark in 1992. This means it is a place of great historical importance to the whole country.
What makes Evergreen Plantation unique? It still has 22 buildings where enslaved people lived. This makes it one of the most complete plantations from that time period. Because of its history, it is also part of the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail. This trail helps people learn about the history and culture of African Americans in Louisiana.
Whitney Plantation: A Museum of Slavery
The Whitney Plantation is another important site in Wallace. It is also on the state's heritage trail. This historic place opened to the public in 2014. It is the first museum of its kind in the United States. It focuses entirely on the experiences of enslaved people.
The museum includes the main plantation house. It also has a church and other buildings that were moved there. There is a special memorial with the names of thousands of enslaved people from Louisiana. Other artworks also tell the story of slavery. The museum also remembers the 1811 German Coast Uprising. This was a large slave revolt that happened in this area long ago.
Wallace's Location and Size
Wallace is located at coordinates 30.040492 degrees north and 90.666471 degrees west.
The United States Census Bureau says that Wallace covers about 7.6 square miles (19.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 6.5 square miles (16.9 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.0 square mile (2.7 square kilometers), is water.
People of Wallace
Population Changes Over Time
Wallace has seen its population grow over the years:
- In 2000, there were 570 people.
- In 2010, the population grew to 671 people.
- By 2020, the population reached 755 people.
Who Lives in Wallace?
In 2020, there were 755 people living in Wallace. There were 382 households and 348 families.
In 2000, about 93.86% of the people in Wallace were African American. About 6.14% were White. A very small number, 0.18%, were Hispanic or Latino.
The average household in 2000 had about 3.28 people. The average family had about 3.70 people.
Age Groups in Wallace
In 2000, the population was spread out by age:
- About 29.3% were under 18 years old.
- About 10.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Wallace in 2000 was 33 years.
Income in Wallace
In 2000, the average income for a household in Wallace was $19,118. For a family, the average income was $25,179.
About 35.6% of families and 45.5% of all people in Wallace lived below the poverty line. This included about half of the children under 18.
Education in Wallace
The St. John the Baptist Parish School Board runs the public schools in Wallace.
Children living in Wallace go to these schools:
- West St. John Elementary School
- West St. John High School [1]
Famous People from Wallace
Wallace has been home to some notable people:
- Cousin Joe (1907-1989), a famous blues singer.
- Ernest "Doc" Paulin (1907–2007), a well-known New Orleans jazz musician.
- Maurice Schexnayder (1895-1981), who was a Bishop of Lafayette in Louisiana from 1956 to 1972.
See also
In Spanish: Wallace (Luisiana) para niños
