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Natchitoches Parish

Population in July 2008: 138. Population change since 2000: -2.1%
 

Males: 68  (49.6%)
Females: 70  (50.4%)

Median resident age:  43.3 years
Louisiana median age:  34.0 years

Zip code: 71066


Estimated median household income in 2008: $23,253 (it was $16,667 in 2000)
Powhatan:  $23,253
Louisiana:  $43,733

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $14,079

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $62,818 (it was $37,500 in 2000)
Powhatan:  $62,818
Louisiana:  $132,400

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $86,864; Detached houses: $91,280; Townhouses or other attached units: $15,050; Mobile homes: $48,000

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Races in Powhatan:

  • Black (78.7%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (14.9%)
  • Two or more races (5.0%)
  • American Indian (2.1%)
  • Other race (0.7%)
  • Asian Indian (0.7%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Powhatan: 74.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (2.8%), Italian (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 127 feet

Land area: 0.54 square miles.

Population density: 253 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Powhatan

  • High school or higher: 60.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Powhatan village

  • Never married: 35.9%
  • Now married: 31.1%
  • Separated: 5.8%
  • Widowed: 14.6%
  • Divorced: 12.6%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
Louisiana:  2.6%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Powhatan, Louisiana in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Powhatan to the number of sex offenders is 138 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Powhatan:  0.5% ($199)
Louisiana:  0.3% ($199)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Shreveport, LA (53.0 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (195.3 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Campti, LA (2.3 miles ), Natchitoches, LA (3.2 miles ), Clarence, LA (3.3 miles ), Coushatta, LA (3.6 miles ), Robeline, LA (3.8 miles) , Edgefield, LA (3.8 miles) , Provencal, LA (3.9 miles ), Martin, LA (4.0 miles ).

Latitude: 31.87 N, Longitude: 93.20 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 318

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Population change in the 1990s: -46 (-24.6%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Wood products (25%)
  • Educational services (25%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (17%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (17%)
  • Public administration (17%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Food (22%)
  • Health care (22%)
  • Social assistance (19%)
  • Pharmacies and drug stores (15%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (25%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (25%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (17%)
  • Other protective service workers including supervisors (17%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (17%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (22%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (19%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (15%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (11%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Bus drivers (7%)



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Powhatan-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Louisiana state average. It is 147% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/23/2000, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.7 miles away from the Powhatan village center caused $2 million in damages.

On 3/11/1968, a category 3 tornado 9.3 miles away from the village center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Powhatan-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Louisiana state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/10/1994 at 23:34:02, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 84.6 miles away from Powhatan center
On 3/3/2001 at 10:46:13, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 96.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Powhatan:
  • NATCHITOCHES PARISH HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; NATCHITOCHES, LA)
  • SATELLITE REHAB HOSPITAL AT NATCHITOCH (about 13 miles; NATCHITOCHES, LA)
  • CHRISTUS COUSHATTA HEALTH CARE CENTER (about 15 miles; COUSHATTA, LA)

Political contributions by individuals in Powhatan, LA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Powhatan:
  • NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA (about 12 miles; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Full-time enrollment: 7,710)
  • LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY-SHREVEPORT (about 42 miles; SHREVEPORT, LA; FT enrollment: 3,059)
  • BOSSIER PARISH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; BOSSIER CITY, LA; FT enrollment: 2,743)
  • GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY (about 53 miles; GRAMBLING, LA; FT enrollment: 4,299)
  • LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY (about 56 miles; RUSTON, LA; FT enrollment: 9,013)
  • UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE (about 80 miles; MONROE, LA; FT enrollment: 8,116)
  • STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 84 miles; NACOGDOCHES, TX; FT enrollment: 10,217)

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Average household size:
This village:  2.6 people
Louisiana:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  65.5%
Whole state:  69.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  0.0%
Whole state:  5.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This village:  40.2%
Whole state:  19.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This village:  25.2%
Whole state:  9.4%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Powhatan, LA



Powhatan compared to Louisiana state average:
  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (77%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (13%)
  • Electricity (8%)


Religion statistics for Powhatan

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 52.25%
Here52.3%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchAssemblies of GodChurches of Christ
Adherents55.0%24.0%10.6%2.7%1.3%
Congregations41.0%16.9%16.9%6.0%2.4%
NameLDS (Mormon) ChurchBaptist Missionary Association of AmericaMuslim EstimateAmerican Baptist AssociationOther
Adherents1.1%1.0%0.8%0.7%2.7%
Congregations1.2%1.2%1.2%2.4%10.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$1,965
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$315
Sewerage 0$0 1$200
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,000
Totals for Government 0$0 8$3,480



7.59% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,489 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.59%
Louisiana average:  8.89%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Orleans Parish, LA  0.73% ($21,632 average AGI)
from Rapides Parish, LA  0.58% ($32,493)
from Caddo Parish, LA  0.43% ($22,706)


7.28% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,203 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.28%
Louisiana average:  13.45%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Caddo Parish, LA  0.73% ($32,391 average AGI)
to Rapides Parish, LA  0.68% ($26,875)
to Sabine Parish, LA  0.36% ($27,395)


Strongest AM radio stations in Powhatan:
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLAD (800 AM; 1 kW; COUSHATTA, LA; Owner: THE BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRRP (950 AM; 1 kW; COUSHATTA, LA; Owner: FRANCIS V. HOBBS)
  • KNOC (1450 AM; 1 kW; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Owner: NORTH FACE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KJMJ (580 AM; 5 kW; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • KOKA (980 AM; 5 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: ACCESS.1 COMMUNICATIONS - SHREVEPORT, LLC)
  • KNOE (540 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Powhatan:
  • KSBH (94.9 FM; COUSHATTA, LA; Owner: KSBH, L.L.C.)
  • KDBH-FM (97.3 FM; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Owner: BALDRIDGE-DUMAS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KZBL (100.7 FM; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Owner: BALDRIDGE-DUMAS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLSA (90.7 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: BD OF SUPV OF LA ST U & A&M COLLEGE)
  • KAYT (88.1 FM; JENA, LA; Owner: BLACK MEDIA WORKS, INC.)
  • KAVK (89.3 FM; MANY, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KWLV (107.1 FM; MANY, LA; Owner: WLV-TV, INC.)
  • K280CK (103.9 FM; NATCHITOCHES CAMPTI, LA; Owner: DRY PRONG EDUC. B/CNG FOUNDATION)
  • K211DY (90.1 FM; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Powhatan:
  • KAIN-LP (Channel 55; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Owner: MARY GILL LEE)
  • KNTS-LP (Channel 17; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Owner: RICHARD GILL)
  • KLAX-TV (Channel 31; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: POLLACK/BELZ COMMUNICATIONS CO., INC)
  • KNYS-LP (Channel 27; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Owner: MARY GILL LEE)
  • KLPA-TV (Channel 25; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)


Powhatan fatal accident list:
Jul 7, 1980 07:26 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2, Drunken drivers: 1


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • .8 Km E Of Hwy 1 On Hwy 485, Type: Tank, Structure height: 44 m, Call Sign: WPKA873
    Assigned Frequencies : 458.850 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/07/2002, Expiration Date: 01/08/2012, Certifier: Johnnie B Taylor
    Registrant: Universal Licensing Service, 4401 A Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20008-2322, Phone: (877) 677-3639, Fax: (949) 515-2544



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