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Berwick, Louisiana
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Location of Berwick in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Mary |
| Founded by | Daniel Gray |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.07 sq mi (15.72 km2) |
| • Land | 5.90 sq mi (15.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,771 |
| • Density | 808.51/sq mi (312.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-07100 |
Berwick is a town in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 4,946 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Morgan City Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Perhaps the most prominent person from Berwick is Jenny Craig, weight loss guru and founder of Jenny Craig, Inc.
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History
The first white settler to trek through the wilderness in this area was Thomas Berwick, a surveyor from Pennsylvania who was working in Opelousas, Louisiana. He settled along the banks of the Atchafalaya River in the late 18th century. Today the town of Berwick is home to several seafood processing plants and numerous boat companies.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.1 square miles (15.7 km2), of which 5.9 square miles (15.3 km2) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.4 km2), or 2.84%, is water.
The Berwick area is known for its high academic standards and high performing bands. Berwick High School ranked as the seventh best public high school in Louisiana for the 2006-2007 school year.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 796 | — | |
| 1890 | 769 | −3.4% | |
| 1900 | 713 | −7.3% | |
| 1910 | 2,183 | 206.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,691 | −22.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,679 | −0.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,906 | 13.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,619 | 37.4% | |
| 1960 | 3,880 | 48.1% | |
| 1970 | 4,168 | 7.4% | |
| 1980 | 4,466 | 7.1% | |
| 1990 | 4,375 | −2.0% | |
| 2000 | 4,418 | 1.0% | |
| 2010 | 4,946 | 12.0% | |
| 2020 | 4,771 | −3.5% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 3,601 | 75.48% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 516 | 10.82% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.54% |
| Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.06% |
| Other/Mixed | 190 | 3.98% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 395 | 8.28% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,771 people, 1,665 households, and 1,016 families residing in the town.
Education
St. Mary Parish School Board operates public schools:
- Berwick High School
- Berwick Junior High School
- Berwick Elementary School
See also
In Spanish: Berwick (Luisiana) para niños
