Gray, Louisiana facts for kids
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Gray
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 Gray
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) |
| ZIP code |
70359
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| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-31180 |
Gray is a census-designated place (CDP) in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. The population was 5,518 in 2020. It is part of the Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux metropolitan statistical area.
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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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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 5,518 | — | |
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| 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
The school district is Terrebonne Parish School District, as with other locations in the parish.
Public schools include:
- H. L. Bourgeois High School
Private schools:
- Covenant Christian Academy
Terrebonne Parish Public Library operates the North Branch in Gray.
The parish is in the service area of Fletcher Technical Community College. Additionally, a Delgado Community College document stated that Terrebonne Parish was in the college's service area.
Notable people
- Beryl Amedee, member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
- JaJuan Dawson, NFL wide receiver
- Jesse Myles, NFL running back
- Bubba Radio personality
See also
In Spanish: Gray (Luisiana) para niños
