Many, Louisiana

Many () is a town in and the parish seat of Sabine Parish in western Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Many had a population of 2,571. History The site where Many currently sits was originally a Belgian settlement believed to be founded in 1837. The Town of Many was officially founded March 21, 1843, when the Louisiana Legislature passed Act 46. The act split Natchitoches Parish into several new parishes, including Sabine Parish. That Act declared that the seat of government for the newly created Sabine Parish, be named in honor of Colonel James B. Many, who commanded the garrison at the nearby Fort Jesup. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km2), all land. Climate Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Many has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,571 people, 898 households, and 543 families residing in the town. 2010 census As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,853 people living in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 48.1% Black, 44.3% White, 1.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian and 2.6% from two or more races. 2.8% were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 2000 census The population density was 923.4 inhabitants per square mile (356.5/km2). There were 1,272 housing units at an average density of 406.5 per square mile (157.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 48.18% White, 47.42% African American, 1.70% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 1.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.70% of the population. There were 1,073 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.6% were married couples living together, 23.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.14. In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.3 males. The median income for a household in the town was $20,000, and the median income for a family was $24,329. Males had a median income of $28,500 versus $15,870 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,153. About 28.4% of families and 35.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 46.7% of those under age 18 and 26.3% of those age 65 or over. Culture Hodges Gardens, Park and Wilderness Area Education Public schools in Sabine Parish are operated by the Sabine Parish School Board. The town of Many is zoned to Many Elementary School (Grades PK-4), Many Junior High School (Grades 5–8), and Many High School (Grades 9–12). Many is also home to the Central Louisiana Technical College's Sabine Valley Campus. The campus offers technical education programs, general education courses, high school dual enrollment, adult basic education, and workforce development training. Media Newspaper The Sabine Index Radio All of the radio stations in Many are in the Natchitoches market. Notable people U.S. Representative Ed Gossett was born 1902 in a sawmill camp known as Yellow Pine, near Many. Charlie Joiner, former National Football League wide receiver and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Frances (Poppy) Northcutt, the first female engineer to work in NASA's Mission Control during Apollo 8. Ronald G. Tompkins, American physician and academic Gallery References External links Sabine Parish Toledo Bend (Sabine Parish) Tourist Commission Sabine Parish School District