Jonesville, Louisiana

Originally a Native American sacred site: Troyville Earthworks

Jonesville, Louisiana
Town
Town of Jonesville
Motorists used the old Black River bridge in Jonesville prior to completion of the new structure to the right. Motorists used the old Black River bridge in Jonesville prior to completion of the new structure to the right.
Coordinates:
Country	United States
States	Louisiana
Parish	Catahoula
Government
• Mayor	Hiram Evans (D)
Population (2010)
• Total	2,265
Time zone	CST (UTC-6)
• Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code	71343
Area code(s)	318

Jonesville is the largest town in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, United States, at the confluence of the Ouachita, Tensas, and Little rivers. The three rivers become the Black River at Jonesville, though the "Black" is primarily the continuation of the Ouachita River. A new bridge has been built over the Black River. After some miles, the Black flows into the Red River.

The Jonesville population was 2,265 at the 2010 census. The parish seat is Harrisonburg to the north, which is actually smaller than Jonesville.

Geography

Jonesville is located at (31.624934, −91.826339). Its northern border is formed by the Little River, while its eastern border is formed by the Black River. The confluence of the Ouachita and Tensas rivers to form the Black River is 0.4 miles (0.64 km) north of the town limits. Concordia Parish is to the east across the Black River.

U.S. Route 84 passes through the town as 4th Street and leads east 16 miles (26 km) to Ferriday and west 23 miles (37 km) to Jena. Louisiana State Highway 124 leads north 10 miles (16 km) to Harrisonburg, the Catahoula Parish seat, and south 24 miles (39 km) to its end in Argo.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Jonesville has a total area of 1.9 square miles (5.0 km²), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1880	90		—
1890	172		91.1%
1910	287		—
1920	1,029		258.5%
1930	1,123		9.1%
1940	2,080		85.2%
1950	1,954		−6.1%
1960	2,347		20.1%
1970	2,761		17.6%
1980	2,828		2.4%
1990	2,720		−3.8%
2000	2,469		−9.2%
2010	2,265		−8.3%
Est. 2014	2,187		−3.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,469 people, 916 households, and 620 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,291.4 people per square mile (499.1/km²). There were 1,032 housing units at an average density of 539.8 per square mile (208.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 39.77% White, 59.17% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.12% Asian, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population.

There were 916 households out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.7% were married couples living together, 28.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the town the population was spread out with 29.5% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 84.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $18,622, and the median income for a family was $23,462. Males had a median income of $21,139 versus $18,482 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,173. About 31.1% of families and 36.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 49.7% of those under age 18 and 25.5% of those age 65 or over.

Jonesville gallery

• Catahoula Bank in Jonesville Louisiana.JPG

  Catahoula Bank in downtown Jonesville
• Riverside Park in Jonesville, LA IMG 1181.JPG

  Riverside Park in Jonesville at formation of Black River
• Catahoula News-Booster office in Jonesville, LA IMG 1179.JPG

  Catahoula News Booster office in Jonesville, a weekly newspaper which was owned by the late Sam Hanna from 1974 to 1988
• First Baptist Church, Jonesville Louisiana.JPG

  First Baptist Church of Jonesville observed its centennial in September 2008. The church has a recreation center across from the sanctuary.
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  Scorched corn fields between Jonesville and Ferriday in August 2008

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Jonesville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Notable people

• William B. Atkins, former member of both houses of the Louisiana legislature; Jonesville resident
• Charles A. Marvin, district attorney of Bossier and Webster parishes (1971-1975) and judge of the Louisiana Circuit Court of Appeal for the Second District in Shreveport (1975-1999), born in Jonesville in 1929
• Chris Shivers, champion rodeo performer, resides with his family in Jonesville

External links

• Jonesville Progress Community Progress Site for Jonesville, LA