Fordoche, Louisiana
Fordoche: Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
About
Fordoche is a city located in the county of Pointe Coupee Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 928 and a population density of 382 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 897 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Fordoche
| Population : | 897 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Pointe Coupee Parish |
| Postal code : | 70732 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 225 |
| Area : | 2.43 km2 |
| Altitude : | 30 feet / 9 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:36:25 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 369 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.46% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fordoche is located at 30°35'46"N 91°36'59"W (30.5960200, -91.6165000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Fordoche decreased by 3.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 928 | - | census |
| 2011 | 931 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 930 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 922 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 920 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 918 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 917 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 924 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 916 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 913 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 897 | -1.78% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 47,741 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 45,198 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 46,549 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 45,193 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.0% |
| White only, percent : | 86.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 6.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 84.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 5,582 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.7% |
Fordoche zip code is 70732.
County name: Pointe Coupee, County
fips: 22077
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $194,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,601 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $685 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,208 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 19,275 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.42 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 140,770 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 194,243 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 76,317 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 941,052 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,556 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $91,217 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $45,203 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,590 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,815 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,033 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 297 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,038 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 379 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,716 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,711.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 26.40 |
Other Places in Fordoche
1 Fordoche Town Hall
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Schools in Fordoche
College & universities near Fordoche, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 440916 | Southern University Law Center | Baton Rouge (LA) | 70813 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fordoche, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTR | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1253 Florida St. | BUS |
| LFT | Lafayette | 133 East Grant St. | RAIL |
| NIB | New Iberia | West Washington St. | RAIL |
| HMD | Hammond | 404 N.E. Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Fordoche
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fordoch Post Office | Fordoche (LA) | 70732 |
