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Louisiana Almanac
The Louisiana Almanac presents a general overview of the State of Louisiana.
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Sources...The United States Census Bureau, July 10, 2001.
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| Admitted to Union | April 30, 1812 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital | Baton Rouge, [ Find out more... ] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname | Pelican State, Bayou State, Sugar State, [ Find out more... ] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Motto | Union, Justice, Confidence, [ Find out more... ] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total area including land and water | 51,843 square miles | Rank among states | 31st | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Land area | 43,566 square miles | Rank among states | 33rd | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Water area | 8,277 square miles | Rank among states | 5th | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Greatest distance East to West | 315 miles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Greatest distance North to South | 283 miles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Highest point | 535 feet (Driskill Mountain) | Rank among states | 48th | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lowest point | -8 feet (New Orleans) | Rank among states | 2nd | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mean elevation | 100 feet | Rank among states | 50th | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Highest recorded temperature | 114 degrees on August 10, 1936 at Plain Dealing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lowest recorded temperature | -16 degrees on February 13, 1899 at Minden | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Highest monthly average temperature | 93.3 degrees | Rank among states | 7th | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lowest monthly average temperature | 36.2 degrees | Rank among states | 47th | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average yearly precipitation (rain & snow) | 57 inches | Rank among states | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Population (U.S. Census, April, 2000) |
4,468,976 | Rank among states | 22nd | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Population per square mile (Population/Land area) |
102.58 | Rank among states | 22nd | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ten largest cities by population State Capital in red (U.S. Census, April, 2000) |
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| Median age | 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average lifetime (1979-1981) | 71.74 | Rank among states | 49th | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total crimes reported per 100,000 people (1992-1993) | 6,846.6 | Rank among states | 4th | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Violent crimes reported per 100,000 people | 1.067.5 | Rank among states | 5th | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Property crimes reported per 100,000 people | 5,784.9 | Rank among states | 5th | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Per capita income (2000) Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce |
$23,090 | Rank among states | 45th | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disposable per capita personal income (income minus taxes) (2000) Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce |
$20,393 | Rank among states | 44th | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Median household income (1993) | $26,312 | Rank among states | 43rd | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additional Information
Louisiana Almanac: 2012 Edition, edited by Milburn Calhoun, Bernie McGovern. 736 pages. Publisher: Pelican Publishing (Release date May 15, 2012)
Updated edition .
Louisiana Almanac: 2008-2009 Edition, edited by Milburn Calhoun, Bernie McGovern. 760 pages. Publisher: Pelican Publishing; 18 edition (April 29, 2008)
Whether you are new to the state or part of a family with centuries’ of heritage, the Louisiana Almanac is an essential part of any home, school, or business. This updated edition includes important information like census statistics as well as interesting facts to know, such as the highest point in Louisiana (Mount Driskill). It includes charts of Louisiana’s honorees for the Football Hall of Fame and vital history from the colonial days of the territory. From results of the LEAP test to the percentage of people with Cajun descent, this book is a must-have for everyone interested in learning more about the great Pelican State.
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