Haughton is a town in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 4,539 in 2020.[2] It is part of the Shreveport–Bossier City metropolitan statistical area.
Haughton, Louisiana | |
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Town | |
| Town of Haughton | |
 The U.S. Post Office in Haughton | |
 Location of Haughton in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. | |
.svg) Location of Louisiana in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 32°31′48″N 93°30′23″W / 32.53000°N 93.50639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Bossier |
| Government | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.72 sq mi (14.82 km2) |
| • Land | 5.72 sq mi (14.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 239 ft (73 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 4,539 |
| • Rank | BO: 2nd |
| • Density | 793.25/sq mi (306.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 71037 |
| Area code | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-33420 |
| Website | www |
Geography
editHaughton is located 15 miles (24 km) east of Bossier City and 17 miles (27 km) 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 5.3 square miles (13.6 km2), all land.[3]
Climate
editThe 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.[4]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 305 | — | |
| 1900 | 194 | −36.4% | |
| 1910 | 249 | 28.4% | |
| 1940 | 409 | — | |
| 1950 | 501 | 22.5% | |
| 1960 | 611 | 22.0% | |
| 1970 | 885 | 44.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,510 | 70.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,664 | 10.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,792 | 67.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,454 | 23.7% | |
| 2020 | 4,539 | 31.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] | |||
| 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.[2]
Education
editThe community is in the Bossier Parish School District.[6]
Most of Haughton is zoned to Haughton Elementary School.[7] A portion of Haughton is in the collective boundary of T. L. Rodes Elementary School (PreKindergarten-Grade 1), Platt Elementary School (grades 2-3), and Princeton Elementary School (grades 4-5).[8] All residents are assigned to Haughton Middle School and Haughton High School.[9][10]
Bossier Parish is in the areas of Bossier Parish Community College and Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College.[11]
Notable people
edit- Dak Prescott, professional football player
- Myron Baker, linebacker for the Chicago Bears from 1993 to 1995.
- Joe Delaney, NFL player for the Kansas City Chiefs who drowned while attempting to save three children
- E. S. Dortch, planter and politician; last surviving (1943) Bossier Parish veteran of the Confederate States Army[12]
- John A. Franks, thoroughbred racehorse breeder who won an Eclipse Award for Outstanding Owner
- Paul Rasmussen, head minister Highland Park United Methodist Church, Dallas, Texas
Gallery
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Haughton Town Hall -
The fountain at Hill Crest Cemetery; there is also a smaller Haughton Cemetery established in 1945. -
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Haughton Elementary School -
First Baptist Church
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Haughton town, Louisiana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
- ^ Climate Summary for Haughton, Louisiana
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Bossier Parish, LA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 9, 2024. - Text list
- ^ "Haughton Elementary School Attendance Zone Map" (PDF). Bossier Parish School Board. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ "T. L. Rodes, Platt, Princeton Elementary Attendance Zone Map" (PDF). Bossier Parish School Board. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ "Haughton Middle School Attendance Zone Map" (PDF). Bossier Parish School Board. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ "Haughton High School Attendance Zone Map" (PDF). Bossier Parish School Board. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ "Our Colleges". Louisiana's Technical and Community Colleges. Retrieved March 9, 2024. shows Bossier Parish in the service areas of BPCC and NLTCC.
- ^ "Col. E. S. Dortch Dies at Atlanta: Bossier Veteran Who Fought Under Stonewall Jackson Succumbs". The Shreveport Times through findagrave.com. Retrieved March 23, 2015.