Barataria is a census-designated place located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 1,333. A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Jefferson Parish is a parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Geography

Barataria is located at 29°42'54" North, 90°6'58" West (29.715121, -90.116024)¹. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias LA county maps by Catbar. ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 12.6 km² (4.9 mi²). 11.5 km² (4.4 mi²) of it is land and 1.2 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 9.22% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... This article is about the unit of measure. ...

History

Barataria, Louisiana was a Canary Islander settlement located south of New Orleans. The settlement was founded by Louisiana Governor Bernardo de Galvez in November 1778 and failed due to continuous flooding. By order of the Spanish government, over 2000 settlers from the Canary Islands during 1778-1783 arrived and settled around south Louisiana. The descendants of these Canary Islanders of Louisiana are referred to as Isleños. State nickname: Pelican State Other U.S. States Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans Governor Kathleen Blanco Official languages None; English and French de facto Area 134,382 km² (31st)  - Land 112,927 km²  - Water 21,455 km² (16%) Population (2000)  - Population 4,468,976 (22nd)  - Density 39. ... New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, United States of America. ... Bernardo de G lvez, Conde de Galvez (23 July 1746 – 1786) was Spanish governor of Louisiana from 1777 to 1785, and Viceroy of New Spain 1785-1786. ... Capitals Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Santa Cruz de Tenerife Area  – Total  – % of Spain Ranked 13th  7 447 km²  1,5% Population  – Total (2003)  – % of Spain  – Density Ranked 8th  1 843 755  4,4%  247,58/km² Demonym  – English  – Spanish  Canary Islander  canario/a Statute of Autonomy August 16, 1982... State nickname: Pelican State Other U.S. States Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans Governor Kathleen Blanco Official languages None; English and French de facto Area 134,382 km² (31st)  - Land 112,927 km²  - Water 21,455 km² (16%) Population (2000)  - Population 4,468,976 (22nd)  - Density 39. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 1,333 people, 500 households, and 367 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 116.2/km² (301.2/mi²). There are 571 housing units at an average density of 49.8/km² (129.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 86.95% White, 11.10% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. 1.88% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 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. ... 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. ...

There are 500 households out of which 29.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% are married couples living together, 10.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% are non-families. 22.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.67 and the average family size is 3.17. Marriage is a relationship and bond between individuals that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...

In the CDP the population is spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP is $28,169, and the median income for a family is $29,913. Males have a median income of $27,159 versus $18,000 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $12,890. 15.9% of the population and 13.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.2% of those under the age of 18 and 13.6% 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 number of people. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

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