Epps, Louisiana
Encyclopedia
Epps is a village in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana
, United States. The population was 1,153 at the 2000 census.
The Poverty Point National Monument
is located nearby, the most complex earthworks
site built by a Late Archaic culture.
Louisiana state trial and appellate Judge
Henry L. Yelverton
was reared on a farm near Epps.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 1 square miles (2.6 km²), all land.
was 1,188.6 inhabitants per square mile (458.9/km²). There were 237 housing units at an average density of 244.3 per square mile (94.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 36.17% White, 63.05% African American, 0.09% Asian, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30% of the population.
There were 209 households out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 21.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.41.
In the village the population was spread out with 17.4% under the age of 18, 22.3% from 18 to 24, 40.5% from 25 to 44, 14.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 268.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 338.7 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $20,956, and the median income for a family was $23,125. Males had a median income of $20,000 versus $15,804 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $6,486. About 29.7% of families and 38.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 50.8% of those under age 18 and 48.5% of those age 65 or over.
. The village of Epps is zoned to Epps High School (Grades PK-12).
West Carroll Parish, Louisiana
West Carroll Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The parish seat is Oak Grove and as of 2000, the population was 12,314.-History:...
, United States. The population was 1,153 at the 2000 census.
The Poverty Point National Monument
Poverty Point
Poverty Point is a prehistoric earthworks of the Poverty Point culture, now a historic monument located in the Southern United States. It is from the current Mississippi River, and situated on the edge of Maçon Ridge, near the village of Epps in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.Poverty Point...
is located nearby, the most complex earthworks
Earthworks
Earthworks can refer to:* Earthworks – "lumps and bumps" on the landscape showing archaeological features* Earthworks – civil engineering work involving moving quantities of soil...
site built by a Late Archaic culture.
Louisiana state trial and appellate Judge
Judge
A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as part of a panel of judges. The powers, functions, method of appointment, discipline, and training of judges vary widely across different jurisdictions. The judge is supposed to conduct the trial impartially and in an open...
Henry L. Yelverton
Henry L. Yelverton
Henry Lee Yelverton, Jr. , was a judge for thirty-two years of the state district and appellate courts, based in Lake Charles, the seat of Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana.-Early years and education:...
was reared on a farm near Epps.
Geography
Epps is located at 32°36′10"N 91°28′37"W (32.602656, -91.476990).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the village has a total area of 1 square miles (2.6 km²), all land.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,153 people, 209 households, and 156 families residing in the village. The population densityPopulation density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,188.6 inhabitants per square mile (458.9/km²). There were 237 housing units at an average density of 244.3 per square mile (94.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 36.17% White, 63.05% African American, 0.09% Asian, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30% of the population.
There were 209 households out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 21.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.41.
In the village the population was spread out with 17.4% under the age of 18, 22.3% from 18 to 24, 40.5% from 25 to 44, 14.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 268.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 338.7 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $20,956, and the median income for a family was $23,125. Males had a median income of $20,000 versus $15,804 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $6,486. About 29.7% of families and 38.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 50.8% of those under age 18 and 48.5% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Public schools in West Carroll Parish are operated by the West Carroll Parish School BoardWest Carroll Parish School Board
The West Carroll Parish School Board is an entity responsible for the operation of public schools in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States...
. The village of Epps is zoned to Epps High School (Grades PK-12).
External links
- Epps Progress Community Progress Site for Epps, Louisiana