Vivian, Louisiana | |
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Town | |
| Town of Vivian | |
 Vivian water tower | |
 Location of Vivian in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. | |
.svg) Location of Louisiana in the United States | |
| Coordinates:32°52′16″N93°59′52″W / 32.87111°N 93.99778°W /32.87111; -93.99778[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Caddo |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.52 sq mi (14.29 km2) |
| • Land | 5.52 sq mi (14.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 3,073 |
| • Rank | CD: 2nd |
| • Density | 557.0/sq mi (215.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 71082[3] |
| Area code | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-78890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406806[1] |
| Website | townofvivian.us |
Vivian is a town inCaddo Parish,Louisiana, United States and is home to the Redbud Festival. The population was 3,073 at the2020 census. According to 2020 census data, Vivian is now the fourth-largest municipality inCaddo Parish by population (afterBlanchard,Greenwood, andShreveport).
Settlement likely began after the construction of theKansas City Southern Railway through the area in 1898. This caused people to move from their communities on nearbyCaddo Lake to be closer to the railroad station. Vivian was incorporated as a town in the same year.[4]
Vivian is locally known for their annual LouisianaRedbud Festival. Originally founded on March 26, 1964 the town claims that it is "one of the longest running festivals in the state of Louisiana".[5]
Vivian is in northwestern Caddo Parish.Louisiana Highway 1 passes through the center of the town, leading north 11 miles (18 km) to theTexas border at the northwest corner of Louisiana, and south 30 miles (48 km) toShreveport.LA 2 leads east 7 miles (11 km) toU.S. Route 71 inHosston.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, Vivian has an area of 5.5 square miles (14.2 km2), all land.[6]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1910 | 826 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,864 | 125.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,646 | −11.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,460 | 49.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,426 | −1.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,624 | 8.2% | |
| 1970 | 4,046 | 54.2% | |
| 1980 | 4,225 | 4.4% | |
| 1990 | 4,156 | −1.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,031 | −3.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,671 | −8.9% | |
| 2020 | 3,073 | −16.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,541 | 50.15% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,288 | 41.91% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.91% |
| Other/Mixed | 142 | 4.62% |
| Hispanic orLatino | 60 | 1.95% |
As of the2020 United States census, there were 3,073 people, 1,395 households, and 898 families residing in the town. As of thecensus[9] of 2000, there were 4,031 people, 1,569 households, and 1,019 families residing in the town. The population density was 782.1 inhabitants per square mile (302.0/km2). There were 1,812 housing units at an average density of 351.5 per square mile (135.7/km2).
In 2000, the racial makeup of the town was 63.90%White, 34.19%African American, 0.52%Native American, 0.35%Asian, 0.02% fromother races, and 1.02% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 0.72% of the population. By 2020, the racial makeup was 50.15% non-Hispanic white, 41.91% African American, 0.91% Asian, 4.62% multiracial, and 1.95% Hispanic or Latino of any race.[8]
There were 1,569 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% weremarried couples living together, 19.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.16.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.9 males.[citation needed]
At the 2000 census, the median income for a household in the town was $23,800, and the median income for a family was $29,867. Males had a median income of $26,844 versus $17,500 for females. Theper capita income for the town was $13,267. About 21.4% of families and 26.2% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 42.0% of those under age 18 and 14.6% of those age 65 or over.[citation needed]
The currentmayor is Ronnie Festavan.[4]
Caddo Citizen is the newspaper. Radio stations broadcasting from Vivian includeKNCB (AM) (1329) classic rock, andKNCB-FM (105.3) classic country.[citation needed]
It is in theCaddo Parish School District.[10]
Exterior shots of the supermarket in the filmThe Mist were shot in Vivian in 2007 at Tom's Market, and outdoor scenes forStraw Dogs (2011) were filmed in the downtown region in 2009.[citation needed]
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