Bayou Blue, Louisiana
Bayou Blue is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes, Louisiana, United States. Its population was 12,352 as of the 2010 census.[3]
Bayou Blue, Louisiana | |
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| Coordinates: 29°38′03″N 90°40′23″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Lafourche, Terrebonne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.53 sq mi (60.94 km2) |
| • Land | 23.27 sq mi (60.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 13,352 |
| • Density | 573.71/sq mi (221.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 985 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583527[2] |
In June 1981, an arson attack on a local nightclub killed five people.[4]
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 23.520 square miles (60.92 km2); 23.263 square miles (60.25 km2) of its area is land, and 0.257 square miles (0.67 km2) is water.[3]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13,352 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] | |||
2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 9,625 | 72.09% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,087 | 8.14% |
| Native American | 620 | 4.64% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.43% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 661 | 4.95% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,298 | 9.72% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 13,352 people, 3,891 households, and 3,049 families residing in the CDP.
References
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- "Bayou Blue". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- "2010 Census Gazetteer Files - Places: Louisiana". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
- "Suspect Held in Fatal Fire". New York Times. United Press. September 1, 1981. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
Municipalities and communities of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent parish or parishes | |
Municipalities and communities of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent parish or parishes | |
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