District 8, Louisiana
District 8 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
District 8 is a geographic entity located in Richland Parish, Louisiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,336. The land area covers 132.26 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,336 | ±460 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs | ±6.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,154 | ±235 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,408 | ±201 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,154 | ±235 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 254 | ±117 |
| Median Home Value | $159,200 | ±$8,413 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,077 | ±$388 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,063 | ±$25,451 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,488 | ±$8,547 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | ±4.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 220 | ±120 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.7% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,246 | ±301 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.2% | ±22% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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PARISH OF RICHLAND
GUS Population: 19,643 (2024)
ID: 166011
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SECRETARY-TREASURER
PO BOX 668, RAYVILLE LA 71269-0668
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Monroe, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Monroe, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Baskin, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Monroe, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Monroe, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Monroe, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Monroe, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Monroe, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | West Monroe, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Monroe, LA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Louisiana Delta Community College
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College | 9.3 mi away | 7500 Millhaven Rd, Monroe, LA, 71203 |
3183459000
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RICHLAND PARISH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 1410 LOUISA STREET, RAYVILLE, LA, 71269 |
(318) 728-4806
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University of Louisiana at Monroe
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College | 12.3 mi away | 700 University Avenue, Monroe, LA, 71209-0000 |
3183421000
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LOUISE WILLIAMS BRANCH
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 140 BAYOU OAKS DRIVE, MONROE, LA, 71203 |
(318) 327-5422
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Cloyd's Barber School 2 Inc
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College Vocational | 12.3 mi away | 1311 Winnsboro Rd, Monroe, LA, 71201 |
31832254659
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MANGHAM BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 302 HIXON STREET, MANGHAM, LA, 71259 |
(318) 248-2493
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Celebrity Barber School
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College Vocational | 12.6 mi away | 3220 Louisville Avenue, Monroe, LA, 71201-5133 |
3183222500
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OLLIE BURNS BRANCH
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 5601 165 BYPASS, MONROE, LA, 71202 |
(318) 327-1236
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Celebrity Stylist Beauty School
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College Vocational | 12.7 mi away | 3138 Louisville Ave, Monroe, LA, 71201-5135 |
3183222500
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ANNA MEYER BRANCH
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 1808 HIGHWAY 165 SOUTH, MONROE, LA, 71202 |
(318) 327-1351
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at RAYVILLE, LA US, located 8.3 miles from District 8. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57.4° | 38.0° | 47.7° | 5.54" | 0.3" |
| February | 61.6° | 41.0° | 51.3° | 5.11" | 0.4" |
| March | 69.8° | 48.2° | 59.0° | 5.65" | 0.0" |
| April | 77.6° | 55.6° | 66.6° | 6.70" | 0.0" |
| May | 84.0° | 64.1° | 74.0° | 5.25" | 0.0" |
| June | 90.1° | 71.4° | 80.7° | 4.75" | 0.0" |
| July | 92.7° | 74.3° | 83.5° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| August | 93.6° | 73.6° | 83.6° | 3.88" | 0.0" |
| September | 88.5° | 67.2° | 77.9° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| October | 80.1° | 56.0° | 68.0° | 4.63" | 0.0" |
| November | 68.3° | 45.7° | 57.0° | 4.73" | 0.0" |
| December | 59.7° | 40.0° | 49.8° | 5.78" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Rayville town | Town | 7.4 mi | — |
| Lakeshore CDP | CDP | 10.5 mi | — |
| Swartz CDP | CDP | 10.7 mi | — |
| Richwood town | Town | 11.4 mi | — |
| Mangham town | Town | 11.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2208395320. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.