Montegut, Louisiana
Encyclopedia
Montegut is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Terrebonne Parish
, Louisiana
, United States
. The population was 1,803 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Houma
–Bayou Cane
–Thibodaux
Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 4.5 square miles (11.8 km²), of which, 4.5 square miles (11.6 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (1.54%) is water.
of 2000, there were 1,803 people, 592 households, and 461 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 403.8 people per square mile (156.1/km²). There were 647 housing units at an average density of 144.9 per square mile (56.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 86.80% White, 1.05% African American, 8.49% Native American, 1.11% from other races
, and 2.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.44% of the population.
There were 592 households out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples
living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.42.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 31.6% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $32,107, and the median income for a family was $33,603. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $17,813 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $10,836. About 16.4% of families and 22.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.4% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.
operates public schools. Montegut Elementary School is in the community.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Terrebonne Parish
Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana
Terrebonne Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The parish seat is Houma. Its population was 111,860...
, Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 1,803 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Houma
Houma, Louisiana
Houma is a city in and the parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, and the largest principal city of the Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city's powers of government have been absorbed by the parish, which is now run by the Terrebonne Parish...
–Bayou Cane
Bayou Cane, Louisiana
Bayou Cane is a census-designated place in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 17,046 at the 2000 census.Bayou Cane is a principal city of the Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Terrebonne and Lafourche...
–Thibodaux
Thibodaux, Louisiana
Thibodaux is a small city in and the parish seat of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States, along the banks of Bayou Lafourche in the northwestern part of the parish. The population was 14,431 at the 2000 census. Thibodaux is a principal city of the Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux Metropolitan Area
The Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux Metropolitan Statistical Area is a metropolitan area in the Acadiana region of southern Louisiana that covers two parishes - Lafourche and Terrebonne...
.
Geography
Montegut is located at 29°28′25"N 90°33′19"W (29.473700, -90.555381).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 4.5 square miles (11.8 km²), of which, 4.5 square miles (11.6 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (1.54%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 1,803 people, 592 households, and 461 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population 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 403.8 people per square mile (156.1/km²). There were 647 housing units at an average density of 144.9 per square mile (56.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 86.80% White, 1.05% African American, 8.49% Native American, 1.11% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 2.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.44% of the population.
There were 592 households out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.42.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 31.6% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $32,107, and the median income for a family was $33,603. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $17,813 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 CDP was $10,836. About 16.4% of families and 22.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.4% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Terrebonne Parish School DistrictTerrebonne Parish School District
Terrebonne Parish School District is a school district headquartered in unincorporated Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States, adjacent to the city of Houma.The district serves residents in Terrebonne Parish.-Zoned:*8-12**H. L...
operates public schools. Montegut Elementary School is in the community.