Paradis, Louisiana
Census-designated place in Louisiana, United States
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Paradis is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 1,252 at the 2000 census and 1,242 in 2020.[2]
Paradis | |
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  Paradis Location of Paradis in Louisiana | |
| Coordinates: 29°52′40″N 90°26′08″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Charles |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.67 sq mi (17.27 km2) |
| • Land | 6.43 sq mi (16.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.91 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,242 |
| • Density | 193.2/sq mi (74.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-58920 |
Geography
Paradis is located at 29°52′40″N 90°26′8″W (29.877743, -90.435598).[3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2), all land.
Demographics
Paradis was first listed as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. census.[5]
In 2020, its population was 1,242, down from 1,252 in 2000.[2]
Education
St. Charles Parish Public School System operates public schools:
- R. J. Vial Elementary School (grades 3–5) - Opened in 1975[6]
- J.B. Martin Middle School (grades 6–8)[7]
- Hahnville High School in Boutte[8]