Haughton, Louisiana

Coordinates: 32°31′48″N 93°30′23″W / 32.53000°N 93.50639°W / 32.53000; -93.50639
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Haughton, Louisiana
Town
Town of Haughton
The U.S. Post Office in Haughton
The U.S. Post Office in Haughton
Location of Haughton in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Haughton in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Coordinates: 32°31′48″N 93°30′23″W / 32.53000°N 93.50639°W / 32.53000; -93.50639
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishBossier
Government
Area
 • Total5.72 sq mi (14.82 km2)
 • Land5.72 sq mi (14.82 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
239 ft (73 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,539
 • RankBO: 2nd
 • Density793.25/sq mi (306.27/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
71037
Area code318
FIPS code22-33420
Websitewww.townofhaughton.org

Haughton is a town in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 4,539 in 2020.[2] It is part of the ShreveportBossier City metropolitan statistical area.

Geography[edit]

Haughton 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[edit]

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.[4]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1890305
1900194−36.4%
191024928.4%
1940409
195050122.5%
196061122.0%
197088544.8%
19801,51070.6%
19901,66410.2%
20002,79267.8%
20103,45423.7%
20204,53931.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
Haughton racial composition as of 2020[2]
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[edit]

The 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]

Gallery[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ Climate Summary for Haughton, Louisiana
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Bossier Parish, LA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 9, 2024. - Text list
  7. ^ "Haughton Elementary School Attendance Zone Map" (PDF). Bossier Parish School Board. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  8. ^ "T. L. Rodes, Platt, Princeton Elementary Attendance Zone Map" (PDF). Bossier Parish School Board. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  9. ^ "Haughton Middle School Attendance Zone Map" (PDF). Bossier Parish School Board. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  10. ^ "Haughton High School Attendance Zone Map" (PDF). Bossier Parish School Board. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  11. ^ "Our Colleges". Louisiana's Technical and Community Colleges. Retrieved March 9, 2024. shows Bossier Parish in the service areas of BPCC and NLTCC.
  12. ^ "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.