Bayou Gauche, Louisiana
Census-designated place in Louisiana, United States
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Bayou Gauche is a census-designated place and fishing village, with an adjacent natural bayou and wetlands. It is located in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of 2020, its population was 2,161.[2]
Bayou Gauche | |
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Fishing in the Bayou Gauche wetlands | |
  Bayou Gauche Location of Bayou Gauche in Louisiana | |
| Coordinates: 29°49′31″N 90°26′05″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Charles |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.78 sq mi (40.86 km2) |
| • Land | 12.85 sq mi (33.29 km2) |
| • Water | 2.92 sq mi (7.57 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.91 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,161 |
| • Density | 168.1/sq mi (64.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-05315 |
Geography
Bayou Gauche is part of the Greater New Orleans region. It is located at 29°49′31″N 90°26′5″W (29.825162, -90.434727).[3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the designated CDP has a total area of 20.2 square miles (52 km2), of which 17.6 square miles (46 km2) is land and 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2) (12.93%) is water.
Demographics
Bayou Gauche was first listed as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. census.[5] In 2020, it had a population of 2,161.[2]
Economy
The fishing and shellfish industries have been important in the local economy. Some residences for people in those fields, and their families, are stilt houses in the bayou and wetlands.
Oil wells for petroleum production are also present.
Education
St. Charles Parish Public School System operates public schools:
