West Monroe, Louisiana facts for kids
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West Monroe, Louisiana
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Cottonport Historic District in West Monroe
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Location of West Monroe in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Ouachita |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.31 sq mi (21.53 km2) |
| • Land | 8.03 sq mi (20.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km2) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,103 |
| • Density | 1,632.57/sq mi (630.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-80955 |
| Website | [1] |
West Monroe is a city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is situated on the Ouachita River, across from the neighboring city of Monroe. The two cities are often referred to as the Twin Cities of northeast Louisiana. Its population was 13,065 at the 2010 census and it is part of the Monroe Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
Originally laid out in 1837 as Byron by John Campbell at the foot of the ferry landing to Monroe, the town floundered and Campbell went bankrupt. The area was bought by Christopher Dabbs, a doctor from Virginia who submitted the plans for Cotton Port in 1854; it was officially recognized in 1859. It too languished until the arrival of the Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railway and the construction of the bridge over the Ouachita River. Cotton Port boomed as a river port and rail depot.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.0 square miles (20.6 km2), of which 7.7 square miles (20.0 km2) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.6 km2) (3.14%) is water.
West Monroe is a separate municipality from Monroe.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 447 | — | |
| 1900 | 775 | 73.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,127 | 45.4% | |
| 1920 | 2,240 | 98.8% | |
| 1930 | 6,566 | 193.1% | |
| 1940 | 8,560 | 30.4% | |
| 1950 | 10,302 | 20.4% | |
| 1960 | 15,215 | 47.7% | |
| 1970 | 14,868 | −2.3% | |
| 1980 | 14,993 | 0.8% | |
| 1990 | 14,096 | −6.0% | |
| 2000 | 13,250 | −6.0% | |
| 2010 | 13,065 | −1.4% | |
| 2020 | 13,103 | 0.3% | |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 7,082 | 54.05% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 4,607 | 35.16% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 116 | 0.89% |
| Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed | 521 | 3.98% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 744 | 5.68% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 13,103 people, 5,616 households, and 2,636 families residing in the city.
Media
Radio
West Monroe shares the radio market with Monroe
Notable people
- Evelyn Blackmon, member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from District 15 from 1984 to 1988
- Donnie Copeland, former West Monroe Pentecostal assistant pastor and Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, 2015 to 2017
- Clarence Faulk, publisher, broadcaster, businessman in Ruston, born in West Monroe in 1909
- William C. Feazel, oilman, interim U.S. Senator in 1948, and member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1932 to 1936
- Bruce Fowler, opera singer
- Andy Griggs, country singer
- Kevin Gordon, Americana singer/songwriter
- James D. Halsell, astronaut; space shuttle pilot
- Dixon Hearne, author
- Alton Hardy Howard, co-founder of Howard Brothers Discount Stores; gospel songwriter and author
- Bradie James, NFL linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys who played football at Louisiana State University, Wossman High School, before transferring to West Monroe High School
- Rickey Minor, music director, composer and music producer. Born in Monroe.
- William Wiley Norris, III (1936-2016), city, district, and circuit court judge
- Webb Pierce, Country Music Hall of Fame member
- Cassidy Riley, professional wrestler for WWE and TNA
- Phil Robertson, Duck Dynasty star and founder of Duck Commander
- Kay Robertson, Duck Dynasty star
- Sadie Robertson, Duck Dynasty star
- Si Robertson, Duck Dynasty star
- Willie Robertson, Duck Dynasty star
- Jase Robertson, Duck Dynasty star
- Korie Robertson, Duck Dynasty star
- Bill Russell, professional basketball player, center for Boston Celtics, five-time NBA Most Valuable Player and twelve-time All-Star
- Mike Walsworth, 1st State Senator from West Monroe
- Andrew Whitworth, NFL offensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams who played football at Louisiana State University and West Monroe High School
See also
In Spanish: West Monroe (Luisiana) para niños
