Gray, Louisiana
CDP in Louisiana, United States
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Gray is a census-designated place (CDP) in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. The population was 5,518 in 2020. It is part of the Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux metropolitan statistical area.
Gray | |
|---|---|
  Gray Location of Gray in Louisiana | |
| Coordinates: 29°40′52″N 90°46′53″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Terrebonne |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.48 sq mi (29.73 km2) |
| • Land | 11.48 sq mi (29.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3.0 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 5,518 |
| • Density | 480.7/sq mi (185.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 70359[2] |
| Area code | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-31180 |
Geography
Gray is located at 29°40′52″N 90°46′53″W (29.680993, -90.781414).[3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.6 square miles (30 km2), all land.
Demographics
Gray first appeared as a census designated place the 1990 U.S. census.[9]
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,769 | 50.18% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,048 | 37.11% |
| Native American | 151 | 2.74% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.85% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 257 | 4.66% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 245 | 4.44% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,518 people, 2,094 households, and 1,370 families residing in the CDP.
Government and infrastructure
Several parish government facilities are in Gray. They include:
Education
The school district is Terrebonne Parish School District, as with other locations in the parish.[16]
Public schools include:
Private schools:
- Covenant Christian Academy
Terrebonne Parish Public Library operates the North Branch in Gray.[17]
The parish is in the service area of Fletcher Technical Community College.[18] Additionally, a Delgado Community College document stated that Terrebonne Parish was in the college's service area.[19]
Notable people
- Beryl Amedee, member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
- JaJuan Dawson, NFL wide receiver
- Jesse Myles, NFL running back
- Bubba Radio personality