Gray, Louisiana facts for kids
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Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Terrebonne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.48 sq mi (29.73 km2) |
| • Land | 11.48 sq mi (29.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,518 |
| • Density | 480.66/sq mi (185.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-31180 |
Gray is a census-designated place (CDP) in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. The population was 7,958 at the time of the 2010 census. It is part of the Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Gray is located at 29°40′52″N 90°46′53″W / 29.68111°N 90.78139°W (29.680993, -90.781414).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.6 square miles (30 km2), all land.
Demographics
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,769 | 50.18% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,048 | 37.11% |
| Native American | 151 | 2.74% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.85% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 257 | 4.66% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 245 | 4.44% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,518 people, 2,094 households, and 1,370 families residing in the CDP.
Education
- H. L. Bourgeois High School
- Covenant Christian Academy
Notable people
- Beryl Amedee, member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
- JaJuan Dawson, NFL wide receiver
- Jesse Myles, NFL running back
See also
In Spanish: Gray (Luisiana) para niños
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