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Haughton Town Hall

Haughton is a town in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 3,454 at the 2010 census.[1] It is part of the Shreveport–Bossier City Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Haughton is located at 32°31′48″N 93°30′23″W / 32.53000°N 93.50639°W / 32.53000; -93.50639 (32.530016, -93.506350),[2] 15 miles (24 km) east of Bossier City and 17 miles (27 km) east of Shreveport. Interstate 20 touches the northwest corner of the town, with access from Exit 33 (Elm Street).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.3 square miles (13.6 km2), all of it land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890305—
1900194−36.4%
191024928.4%
1940409—
195050122.5%
196061122.0%
197088544.8%
19801,51070.6%
19901,66410.2%
20002,79267.8%
20103,45423.7%
2015 (est.)3,334[3]−3.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

As of the census[5] of 2010, there were 3,454 people, 420 households, and 959 families residing in the town. The population density was 822.4 people per square mile (317.5/km²). There were 1,417 housing units in total. The racial makeup of the town was 78.2% White, 18.2% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.420 Asian, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 420 households out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town the population was spread out with 29.9% under the age of 19, 6.4% from 20 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.5 years. Females comprised 51.4% of the total population while males comprised 48.6%.

The median income for a household in the town was $46,147, and the median income for a family was $57,000. Males had a median income of $42,897 versus $26,196 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,881.

Notable people

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Haughton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[11]

  • Hillcrest Cemetery in Haughton is one of the larger Bossier Parish cemeteries. It contains the grave of Johnny Horton and many local political figures as well.
    Hillcrest Cemetery in Haughton is one of the larger Bossier Parish cemeteries. It contains the grave of Johnny Horton and many local political figures as well.
  • The fountain at Hill Crest Cemetery; there is also a smaller Haughton Cemetery established in 1945.
    The fountain at Hill Crest Cemetery; there is also a smaller Haughton Cemetery established in 1945.
  • Haughton High School; team name, Buccaneers
    Haughton High School; team name, Buccaneers
  • Haughton Middle School campus
    Haughton Middle School campus
  • First Baptist Church is located at 105 East Washington Avenue; Pastor Gevan Spinney (a Haughton native).
    First Baptist Church is located at 105 East Washington Avenue; Pastor Gevan Spinney (a Haughton native).

References

  1. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Haughton town, Louisiana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
  2. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  3. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ^ http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml American Fact Finder
  6. ^ "Col. E. S. Dortch Dies at Atlanta: Bossier Veteran Who Fought Under Stonewall Jackson Succumbs". The Shreveport Times through findagrave.com. Retrieved March 23, 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ ""Not Guilty"" (PDF). cowboysforchrist.net. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  8. ^ Malcolm Butler (June 29, 2016). "Tech pair Germany, Slaughter to be inducted into Ark-La-Tex Sports Museum of Champions". sportsnola.com. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
  9. ^ "Mike Nerren" (PDF). 26thda.org. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
  10. ^ "Coach Donald Harrison Shows". The Monroe News-Star. Retrieved March 5, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ Climate Summary for Haughton, Louisiana
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