Many (/ˈmæni/)[3] is a town in, and the parish seat of Sabine Parish in western Louisiana, United States. The population was 2,853 at the 2010 census, a decrease of 36 or 1.246% from 2000.
Many, Louisiana | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Louisiana Highway 6 in Many | |
 Location of Many in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. | |
.svg) Location of Louisiana in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 31°37′04″N 93°28′40″W / 31.61778°N 93.47778°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Sabine |
| Founded | 1837 |
| Incorporated | March 21, 1843 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Robert H. Hable Jr. (R)[1] |
| 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 | 276 ft (84 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 |
History
editThe 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, including Sabine 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 nearby Fort Jesup.[5]
Geography
editMany is located at 31°34′4″N 93°28′40″W / 31.56778°N 93.47778°W (31.567769, -93.477721).[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km2), all land.
Climate
editClimate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Many has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]
| Climate data for Many, Louisiana | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Average precipitation 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 [8] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
edit| 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[9] | |||
2020 census
edit| 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 or Latino | 49 | 1.91% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,571 people, 898 households, and 543 families residing in the town.
2010 census
editAs of the 2010 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.
2000 census
editThe 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% from other races, and 1.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino 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% were married 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. The per capita income for the town was $12,153. About 28.4% of families and 35.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 46.7% of those under age 18 and 26.3% of those age 65 or over.
Culture
editEducation
editPublic schools in Sabine Parish are operated by the Sabine Parish School Board. The town of Many is zoned to Many Elementary School (Grades PK-4), Many Junior High School (Grades 5–8), and Many 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.[11]
Media
editNewspaper
editRadio
editAll of the radio stations in Many are in the Natchitoches market.
| Frequency | Callsign | Format | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89.3 | KAVK | Religious | American Family Association |
| 99.9 | KTEZ | Adult contemporary | Baldridge-Dumas Communications |
| 107.1 | KWLV | Country | Baldridge-Dumas Communications |
Notable people
edit- Cliff Ammons, former Louisiana state representative and the "father of Toledo Bend Reservoir", was on the faculty of Many High School from 1948 to 1967.[citation needed]
- Frank Cole, former football coach at Many High School who served in both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature between 1944 and 1960[12]
- U.S. Representative Ed Gossett was born 1902 in a sawmill camp known as Yellow Pine, near Many.
- Charlie Joiner, former National Football League wide receiver and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was born in Many.[13]
- Frances (Poppy) Northcutt, the first female engineer to work in NASA's Mission Control during Apollo 8.[14]
- John S. Pickett, Jr., state representative 1968 to 1972, 11th Judicial District Court judge 1972 to 1990, school board member of Sabine Parish School Board[15]
- Benjamin Teekell, state representative from Red River Parish from 1920 to 1928, was living in Many in the 1930 United States Census
- Ronald G. Tompkins, American physician and academic
Gallery
edit-
Many welcome sign -
Downtown Many facing east -
Many City Hall -
Sabine Theater -
Sabine State Bank
References
edit- ^ "Robert H. Hable, Jr. | Many, Louisiana".
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ "Many, LA | What's in a Name? | Lost Louisiana (2008)". YouTube.
- ^ "Many".
- ^ Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 82.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ Climate Summary for Many, Louisiana
- ^ "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on August 3, 2013.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ "Index".
- ^ "Cole, Frank Estes". A Dictionary of Louisiana Biography (lahistory.org). Archived from the original on February 25, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2010.
- ^ "Charlie Joiner". Pro Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved May 27, 2011.
- ^ Barteski, Ed (Editor) (2014). MAKERS Women in Space (Motion picture). Washington D.C.: Kunhardt McGee Productions.
- ^ "John S. Pickett, Jr". warrenmeadows.com. February 6, 2014. Retrieved October 30, 2014.