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Farmerville, Louisiana

Coordinates: 32°46′25″N 92°24′15″W / 32.77361°N 92.40417°W / 32.77361; -92.40417
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Farmerville, Louisiana
Town
Downtown Farmerville
Downtown Farmerville
Location of Farmerville in Union Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Farmerville in Union Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Coordinates: 32°46′25″N 92°24′15″W / 32.77361°N 92.40417°W / 32.77361; -92.40417
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishUnion
Government
Area
 • Total5.88 sq mi (15.23 km2)
 • Land5.78 sq mi (14.97 km2)
 • Water0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2)
Elevation
171 ft (52 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,366
 • Density582.35/sq mi (224.85/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
71241
Area code318
FIPS code22-25160
Websitehttp://www.farmerville.org

Farmerville is a town in and the parish seat of Union Parish, Louisiana, United States.[2] It has also been known as Farmersville.[3] The population was 3,860 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Monroe Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is spread about Lake D'Arbonne, a popular fishing and boating waterway.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.6 square miles (15 km2), of which 5.5 square miles (14 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (0.72%) is water.

Climate

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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Farmerville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]

2022 tornado

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On December 13, 2022, the northern part of the town was struck by an EF3 tornado that damaged or destroyed structures and injured 14 people. The tornado caused $1.2 million in damage, with most of the damage coming from the town.[5]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1870272
1880712161.8%
1890472−33.7%
1900458−3.0%
191059830.6%
19206325.7%
19301,13779.9%
19401,42825.6%
19502,17352.2%
19602,72725.5%
19703,41625.3%
19803,76810.3%
19903,334−11.5%
20003,80814.2%
20103,8601.4%
20203,366−12.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
"Doc" Elliott Stadium, home of the Farmerville Farmers
Farmerville racial composition as of 2020[7]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 950 28.22%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 2,162 64.23%
Native American 10 0.3%
Asian 9 0.27%
Other/Mixed 93 2.76%
Hispanic or Latino 142 4.22%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,366 people, 954 households, and 552 families residing in the town.

Education

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The Union Parish School District covers education in the Farmerville area.

Schools

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  • Union Parish Elementary School
  • Union Parish Junior High School
  • Union Parish High School
  • Union Christian Academy
  • Downsville Charter School
  • D'Arbonne Woods Charter School

Former Schools

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Farmerville High School

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ E.g. in correspondence and orders of the United States Post-Office Department in 1886, in pages 215-220 of this.
  4. ^ Climate Summary for Farmerville, Louisiana
  5. ^ "Louisiana Event Report: EF3 Tornado". National Centers for Environmental Information. Archived from the original on March 19, 2023. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
  8. ^ "Obituaries: Thomas "Bud" Brady". meaningfulfunerals.net. Archived from the original on August 20, 2014. Retrieved July 5, 2013.
  9. ^ "Verna Elisha Howard (1911-2000)". therestorationmovement.com. Archived from the original on December 25, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
  10. ^ "Louisiana: McCallum, Jay Bowen", Who's Who in American Politics, 2003-2004, 19th ed., Vol. 1 (Alabama-Montana) (Marquis Who's Who: New Providence, New Jersey, 2003), p. 787
  11. ^ "Greg Hilburn, State honors the late Rep. Smith with bridge renaming, September 12, 2013". Monroe News-Star. Archived from the original on May 14, 2014. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
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