Haughton, Louisiana
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Haughton is a town in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 4,539 in 2020.[1] It is part of the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area.
Geography
Haughton is located Script error: No such module "convert". east of Bossier City and Script error: No such module "convert". east of Shreveport. Interstate 20 touches the northwestern 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 Script error: No such module "convert"., all land.[2]
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.[3]
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1890 | 305 | — | |
| 1900 | 194 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1910 | 249 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 409 | — | |
| 1950 | 501 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 611 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 885 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 1,510 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 1,664 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 2,792 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 3,454 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 4,539 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 3,146 | 69.31% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 829 | 18.26% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.59% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.53% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 301 | 6.63% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 211 | 4.65% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,539 people, 1,139 households, and 891 families residing in the town.[1]
Education
The community is in the Bossier Parish School District.[5]
Most of Haughton is zoned to Haughton Elementary School.[6] A portion of Haughton does not include, but is considered it, contains the collective boundary of T. L. Rodes Elementary School (Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 1), Platt Elementary School (grades 2-3), and Princeton Elementary School (grades 4-5).[7] All residents are assigned to Haughton Middle School and Haughton High School.[8][9]
Media
KBTT is a radio station in Haughton.
Notable people
- Myron Baker, linebacker for the Chicago Bears from 1993 to 1995.
- Joe Delaney, NFL player for the Kansas City Chiefs
- E. S. Dortch, planter and politician; veteran of the Confederate States Army[10]
- John A. Franks, thoroughbred racehorse breeder
- Dak Prescott, professional football player
References
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