Wilson, Louisiana facts for kids
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Wilson, Louisiana
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Location of Wilson in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | East Feliciana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.72 sq mi (7.05 km2) |
| • Land | 2.71 sq mi (7.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 348 |
| • Density | 128.37/sq mi (49.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 225 |
| FIPS code | 22-82215 |
Wilson is a small village located in East Feliciana Parish, which is in the state of Louisiana, United States. In 2020, about 348 people lived there. It is considered part of the larger Baton Rouge area.
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Geography of Wilson
Wilson is found in the northwestern part of East Feliciana Parish. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 30°55′15″N 91°6′57″W / 30.92083°N 91.11583°W.
Highways and Nearby Towns
Louisiana Highway 19 goes right through the village. If you travel north on this highway for about 3.5 miles, you will reach Norwood. Going south for about 35 miles will take you to Baton Rouge. The main town of East Feliciana Parish, Clinton, is about 8 miles to the southeast.
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Wilson covers a total area of about 7.0 square kilometers (2.7 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.02 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water. This means water makes up less than half a percent of the village's total area.
Population and People of Wilson
The number of people living in Wilson has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population counts from different U.S. Censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 281 | — | |
| 1900 | 470 | 67.3% | |
| 1910 | 762 | 62.1% | |
| 1920 | 470 | −38.3% | |
| 1930 | 354 | −24.7% | |
| 1970 | 606 | — | |
| 1980 | 656 | 8.3% | |
| 1990 | 707 | 7.8% | |
| 2000 | 668 | −5.5% | |
| 2010 | 595 | −10.9% | |
| 2020 | 348 | −41.5% | |
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Diversity in Wilson (2020)
The 2020 United States census showed that 348 people lived in Wilson. There were 202 households and 120 families. The village is home to people from different backgrounds. Here's a breakdown of the main groups:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 70 | 20.11% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 259 | 74.43% |
| Other/Mixed | 11 | 3.16% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 2.3% |
See also
In Spanish: Wilson (Luisiana) para niños
