Fifth Ward, Louisiana
Census-designated place in Louisiana, United States
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Fifth Ward is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fifth Ward had a population of 921.[3]
Fifth Ward, Louisiana | |
|---|---|
  Fifth Ward Location within the state of Louisiana | |
| Coordinates: 31°07′35″N 92°09′42″W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parishes | Avoyelles |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.20 sq mi (13.47 km2) |
| • Land | 5.20 sq mi (13.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 921 |
| • Density | 177.1/sq mi (68.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| ZIP code | 71351 |
| Area code | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-25545 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2586678[1] |
Fifth Ward is located along Louisiana Highway 1, 7 miles (11 km) west of Marksville, the parish seat, and 23 miles (37 km) southeast of Alexandria.
Demographics
Fifth Ward was first listed as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.[5]
Attractions
Even though this small community may seem like a town you might pass up without even knowing that you passed through it, it has a few attractions to offer.
- Fifth Ward Flea Market, A flea market with many vendors run inside the old Fifth Ward High School.
- Cardinal Cafe, A cafe run in the old Fifth Ward High School
- Avoyelles Parish Library - Fifth Ward Branch, A library run in the old Fifth Ward High School
History
During the Great Flood of 1927, Avoyelles Parish was almost completely flooded, except for a small portion of Fifth Ward, now called "The Island" by residents of Fifth Ward.
Education
Local public schools are managed by the Avoyelles Parish School Board.[6]
According to the Zoning of Avoyelles Parish Schools, youth in Fifth Ward are zoned to attend:
Schools without zoning:
- Sacred Heart School, Moreauville
- St. Mary's School, Cottonport
- St. Joseph School, Plaucheville
- St. Anthony of Padua School, Bunkie
Magnet Schools:
