Haughton, Louisiana

Haughton is a town in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 4,539 in 2020.[2] It is part of the Shreveport–Bossier City metropolitan statistical area.

Haughton, Louisiana
Town
Town of Haughton
The U.S. Post Office in Haughton
The U.S. Post Office in Haughton
Location of Haughton in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Haughton in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Coordinates: 32°31′48″N 93°30′23″W
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishBossier
Government
Area
[1]
 • Total5.72 sq mi (14.82 km2)
 • Land5.72 sq mi (14.82 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
239 ft (73 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,539
 • RankBO: 2nd
 • Density793.25/sq mi (306.27/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
71037
Area code318
FIPS code22-33420
Websitewww.townofhaughton.org

Geography

Haughton is located 15 miles (24 km) east of Bossier City and 17 miles (27 km) east of Shreveport. Interstate 20 touches the northwestern corner of the town, with access from Exit 33 (Elm Street).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.3 square miles (13.6 km2), all land.[3]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Haughton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890305—
1900194−36.4%
191024928.4%
1940409—
195050122.5%
196061122.0%
197088544.8%
19801,51070.6%
19901,66410.2%
20002,79267.8%
20103,45423.7%
20204,53931.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
Haughton racial composition as of 2020[2]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 3,146 69.31%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 829 18.26%
Native American 27 0.59%
Asian 24 0.53%
Pacific Islander 1 0.02%
Other/Mixed 301 6.63%
Hispanic or Latino 211 4.65%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,539 people, 1,139 households, and 891 families residing in the town.[2]

Notable people
  • Haughton Town Hall
    Haughton Town Hall
  • The fountain at Hill Crest Cemetery; there is also a smaller Haughton Cemetery established in 1945.
    The fountain at Hill Crest Cemetery; there is also a smaller Haughton Cemetery established in 1945.
  • Haughton High School
    Haughton High School
  • Haughton Elementary School
    Haughton Elementary School
  • First Baptist Church
    First Baptist Church

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  2. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
  3. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Haughton town, Louisiana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
  4. Climate Summary for Haughton, Louisiana
  5. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. "Col. E. S. Dortch Dies at Atlanta: Bossier Veteran Who Fought Under Stonewall Jackson Succumbs". The Shreveport Times through findagrave.com. Retrieved March 23, 2015.
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