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Encyclopedia > Abita Springs, Louisiana

Abita Springs is a town in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 1,957 at the 2000 census. St. ... This Article does not cite its references or sources. ...

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Geography

Location of Abita Springs, Louisiana

Abita Springs is located at 30°28′34″N, 90°2′6″W (30.476233, -90.035138)GR1. Image File history File links LAMap-doton-Abita_Springs. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 10.7 km² (4.1 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 1,957 people, 757 households, and 550 families residing in the town. The population density is 183.0/km² (474.3/mi²). There are 813 housing units at an average density of 76.0/km² (197.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 95.30% White, 3.01% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. 1.79% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There are 757 households out of which 37.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% are married couples living together, 12.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% are non-families. 22.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.59 and the average family size is 3.07. A marriage is a relationship between or among individuals, usually recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...


In the town the population is spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.1 males.


The median income for a household in the town is $39,923, and the median income for a family is $45,208. Males have a median income of $36,250 versus $27,368 for females. The per capita income for the town is $16,998. 6.7% of the population and 4.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.4% of those under the age of 18 and 11.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Business

Abita Springs Water
Abita Springs Water

The natural spring water of Abita Springs has long enjoyed a good reputation in the area, and Abita Springs Water is bottled and sold in volume, particularly to residents of New Orleans. In the 1986 The Abita Brewing Company was established as a regional beer brewery, and in 1994 the added a brew pub & restaurant. Image File history File links Abitasprings. ... Image File history File links Abitasprings. ... New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, United States of America. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Abita Brewing Company is a beer company located in Abita Springs, Louisiana. ... A selection of bottled beers A selection of cask beers Beer is one of the worlds oldest alcoholic beverages, possibly brewed for the first time over 10,000 years ago, according to renowned beer writer Michael Jackson. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by United Nations. ...


External links

The Abita Mystery House at the UCM Museum in Abita Springs is an attraction for tourist and locals. The place is made up of several old buildings and exhibit halls. It is open every day except major holidays and a small admission fee is charged to see the exhibits. Some visitors have described it as a poor man's Believe it Or Not museum. Others call it a folk art environment. The collections are not as historic as they are funny. Visitors also enjoy old arcade games and Southern themed mini town. www.abitamysteryhouse.com Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


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The Abita Springs Opry - About the Town of Abita Springs (708 words)
He recommended that the Abita area was "very valuable for being a resort for boarders and invalids." Other physicians recommended Abita Springs for its climate and pure air.
Abita Springs began to lose its appeal to tourists as a resort.
The yearly Abita Spring Water Festival in September brings the town's many organizations, clubs, the two schools and the residents of Abita together for a day-long celebration.
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Abita Springs, LA residents, houses, and apartments details
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Abita Springs-area historical tornado activity is near Louisiana state average.
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