Gray is a census-designated place (CDP) in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. The population was 5,518 in 2020. It is part of the Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux metropolitan statistical area.
Gray | |
|---|---|
  Gray Location of Gray in Louisiana | |
| Coordinates: 29°40′52″N 90°46′53″W / 29.68111°N 90.78139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Terrebonne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.48 sq mi (29.73 km2) |
| • Land | 11.48 sq mi (29.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 5,518 |
| • Density | 480.66/sq mi (185.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 70359[2] |
| Area code | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-31180 |
Geography edit
Gray is located at 29°40′52″N 90°46′53″W / 29.68111°N 90.78139°W (29.680993, -90.781414).[3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.6 square miles (30 km2), all land.
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,518 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,769 | 50.18% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,048 | 37.11% |
| Native American | 151 | 2.74% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.85% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 257 | 4.66% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 245 | 4.44% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,518 people, 2,094 households, and 1,370 families residing in the CDP.
Government and infrastructure edit
Several parish government facilities are in Gray. They include:
Education edit
The school district is Terrebonne Parish School District, as with other locations in the parish.[9]
Public schools include:
Private schools:
Terrebonne Parish Public Library operates the North Branch in Gray.[10]
The parish is in the service area of Fletcher Technical Community College.[11] Additionally, a Delgado Community College document stated that Terrebonne Parish was in the college's service area.[12]
Notable people edit
- Beryl Amedee, member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
- JaJuan Dawson, NFL wide receiver
- Jesse Myles, NFL running back
- Bubba Radio personality
References edit
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ "Gray LA ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ Boudreaux, Dan (June 14, 2017). "New Emergency Operations Center opens in Gray". The Houma Courier. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ "Contact Us". Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
3441 West Park Ave. Gray, LA 70359
- ^ "Animal Shelter". Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
Physical Address 100 Government St. Gray, LA 70359
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Terrebonne Parish, LA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 17, 2024. - Text list
- ^ "North". Terrebonne Parish Library. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
4130 West Park Ave. Gray, LA 70359
- ^ "Our Colleges". Louisiana's Technical and Community Colleges. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ "The Economic Value of Delgado Community College" (PDF). Delgado Community College. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
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