Bayou Gauche, Louisiana
Bayou Gauche | |
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 Fishing in the Bayou Gauche wetlands. | |
  Bayou Gauche Location of Bayou Gauche in Louisiana | |
| Coordinates: 29°49′31″N 90°26′05″W / 29.82528°N 90.43472°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Charles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.78 sq mi (40.86 km2) |
| • Land | 12.85 sq mi (33.29 km2) |
| • Water | 2.92 sq mi (7.57 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 2,161 |
| • Density | 168.13/sq mi (64.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-05315 |
Bayou Gauche is a census-designated place and fishing village, with an adjacent natural bayou and wetlands. It is located in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of 2020, its population was 2,161.[2]
Geography[edit]
Bayou Gauche is part of the Greater New Orleans region. It is located at 29°49′31″N 90°26′5″W / 29.82528°N 90.43472°W (29.825162, -90.434727).[3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the designated CDP has a total area of 20.2 square miles (52 km2), of which 17.6 square miles (46 km2) is land and 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2) (12.93%) is water.
Demographics[edit]
In 2020, it had a population of 2,161.[2]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,161 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] | |||
Economy[edit]
The fishing and shellfish industries have been important in the local economy. Some residences for people in those fields, and their families, are stilt houses in the bayou and wetlands.
Oil wells for petroleum production are also present.
Education[edit]
St. Charles Parish Public School System operates public schools:
- R. J. Vial Elementary School (grades 3-5) in Paradis - Opened in 1975[5]
- J. B. Martin Middle School (grades 6-8) in Paradis[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ a b "2020 Race and Population Totals". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on October 25, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ Home. R.J. Vial Elementary School. Retrieved on December 3, 2016. "R. J. Vial Elementary School, home of the Jaguars, was established in 1975 and has served the communities of Paradis, Bayou Gauche, Des Allemands, and Boutte for more than 40 years."
- ^ "About Our School." J. B. Martin Middle School. Retrieved on December 3, 2016. "J. B. Martin Middle School is located on South Street in Paradis and services the west bank areas of Paradis, Des Allemands (Bayou Gauche), Boutte, and Luling (Mimosa/Willowdale)."
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Municipalities and communities of St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States | ||
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| Unincorporated areas | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
| Former populated places | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent parish or parishes | |
