Hackberry, Louisiana
Hackberry, Louisiana | |
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CDT) | |
Area code | 337 |
FIPS code | 22-32405 |
Hackberry is an unincorporated community and
History
The community of Hackberry was heavily damaged by Hurricane Ike in September 2008.[3] Ike's 22-foot (6.7 m) storm surge crawled 60 miles (97 km) inland and devastated Hackberry.[4][5] The small community was flooded by the high storm surge and all structures (houses, churches, buildings, etc.) were affected.[3] Flooding caused by the hurricane killed many cattle and other farm animals.[3] The community also suffered severe damage in Hurricane Rita, in 2005, and again suffered severe damage due to the landfall of Category 4 Hurricane Laura in the late evening and early morning of August 27, 2020, Hackberry being within the eye-wall of the storm.
Geography
Hackberry is located in north-central Cameron Parish at 29°59′11″N 93°23′50″W / 29.98639°N 93.39722°W (29.986485, -93.397190),
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Hackberry CDP has a total area of 34.5 square miles (89.3 km2), of which 28.1 square miles (72.7 km2) is land and 6.4 square miles (16.6 km2), or 18.59%, is water.[2]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1920 | 247 | — | |
1930 | 908 | 267.6% | |
1940 | 1,350 | 48.7% | |
1950 | 1,208 | −10.5% | |
1960 | 1,183 | −2.1% | |
1970 | 1,335 | 12.8% | |
1980 | 1,601 | 19.9% | |
1990 | 1,664 | 3.9% | |
2000 | 1,699 | 2.1% | |
2010 | 1,261 | −25.8% | |
2020 | 926 | −26.6% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[8] [13] |
As of the
There were 626 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.21.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $37,366, and the median income for a family was $51,780. Males had a median income of $36,719 versus $25,192 for females. The
The population had dropped to 1,261 at the
Government
The United States Postal Service Hackberry Post Office is located at 904 Main Street in the CDP.[15]
Education
Hackberry is served by the Cameron Parish School Board.[16] Hackberry High School, a primary and secondary school, serves Hackberry.
Notable people
The
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Hackberry CDP, Louisiana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Most of Louisiana's Coast Still Flooded by Ike". KALB-TV. Associated Press. September 14, 2008. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved September 15, 2008.
- ^ Mega Surge
- ^ Ike Floodwaters
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ Climate Summary for Hackberry, Louisiana
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1920/bulletins/demographics/population-la-number-of-inhabitants.pdf. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
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(help) - ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Post Office Location - HACKBERRY." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on December 6, 2008.
- U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ "About Our Branches". Cameron Parish Public Library. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
Hackberry Branch 613 Main St Hackberry, LA 70645