Many, Louisiana | |
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Town | |
 Louisiana Highway 6 in Many | |
 Location of Many in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. | |
.svg) Location of Louisiana in the United States | |
| Coordinates:31°34′24″N93°29′40″W / 31.57333°N 93.49444°W /31.57333; -93.49444[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Sabine |
| Founded | 1837 (188 years ago) (1837) |
| Incorporated | March 21, 1843 (182 years ago) (1843-03-21) |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.41 sq mi (8.82 km2) |
| • Land | 3.41 sq mi (8.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,571 |
| • Density | 754.62/sq mi (291.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 71449 |
| Area code | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-48470 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406092[1] |
Many (/ˈmæni/)[3] is a town in, and theparish seat ofSabine Parish in westernLouisiana, United States. The population was 2,853 at the2010 census, a decrease of 36 or 1.246% from2000.
The site where Many currently sits was originally a Belgian settlement believed to be founded in 1837.[4] The Town of Many was officially founded March 21, 1843, when the Louisiana Legislature passed Act 46. The act split Natchitoches Parish into several new parishes, includingSabine Parish. That Act declared that the seat of government for the newly created Sabine Parish, be named in honor of Colonel James B. Many, who commanded the garrison at the nearbyFort Jesup.[5]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km2), all land.
Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to theKöppen Climate Classification system, Many has ahumid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]
| Climate data for Many, Louisiana | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 58 (14) | 62 (17) | 69 (21) | 77 (25) | 84 (29) | 90 (32) | 93 (34) | 93 (34) | 88 (31) | 79 (26) | 68 (20) | 61 (16) | 77 (25) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 34 (1) | 38 (3) | 44 (7) | 52 (11) | 61 (16) | 67 (19) | 70 (21) | 69 (21) | 64 (18) | 51 (11) | 43 (6) | 36 (2) | 52 (11) |
| Averageprecipitation inches (cm) | 5 (13) | 4.6 (12) | 4.6 (12) | 4.1 (10) | 5 (13) | 4.5 (11) | 4 (10) | 3.7 (9.4) | 3.6 (9.1) | 3.9 (9.9) | 4.4 (11) | 5.5 (14) | 53 (130) |
| Source: Weatherbase[7] | |||||||||||||
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 143 | — | |
| 1890 | 133 | −7.0% | |
| 1900 | 354 | 166.2% | |
| 1910 | 683 | 92.9% | |
| 1920 | 668 | −2.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,239 | 85.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,474 | 19.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,681 | 14.0% | |
| 1960 | 3,164 | 88.2% | |
| 1970 | 3,112 | −1.6% | |
| 1980 | 3,988 | 28.1% | |
| 1990 | 3,112 | −22.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,889 | −7.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,853 | −1.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,571 | −9.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,083 | 42.12% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,303 | 50.68% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.47% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.04% |
| Other/Mixed | 105 | 4.08% |
| Hispanic orLatino | 49 | 1.91% |
As of the2020 United States census, there were 2,571 people, 898 households, and 543 families residing in the town.
As of the2010 United States Census, there were 2,853 people living in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 48.1% Black, 44.3% White, 1.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian and 2.6% from two or more races. 2.8% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The population density was 923.4 inhabitants per square mile (356.5/km2). There were 1,272 housing units at an average density of 406.5 per square mile (157.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 48.18%White, 47.42%African American, 1.70%Native American, 0.48%Asian, 0.03%Pacific Islander, 0.28% fromother races, and 1.90% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 1.70% of the population.
There were 1,073 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.6% weremarried couples living together, 23.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $20,000, and the median income for a family was $24,329. Males had a median income of $28,500 versus $15,870 for females. Theper capita income for the town was $12,153. About 28.4% of families and 35.5% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 46.7% of those under age 18 and 26.3% of those age 65 or over.
Public schools in Sabine Parish are operated by theSabine Parish School Board. The town of Many is zoned to Many Elementary School (Grades PK-4), Many Junior High School (Grades 5–8), andMany High School (Grades 9–12).
Many is also home to the Central Louisiana Technical College's Sabine Valley Campus. The campus offers technical education programs, general education courses, high school dual enrollment, adult basic education, and workforce development training.[10]
All of the radio stations in Many are in theNatchitoches market.
| Frequency | Callsign | Format | Owner |
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| 89.3 | KAVK | Religious | American Family Association |
| 99.9 | KTEZ | Adult contemporary | Baldridge-Dumas Communications |
| 107.1 | KWLV | Country | Baldridge-Dumas Communications |
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