Pineville, Louisiana

Pineville is a city in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. The population of the city is 14,555. It is home to Louisiana College.
Pineville 	Louisiana
Incorporated 	1850
Parish 	Rapides
Population 	14,555
Elevation 	118 ft (36 m)
Mayor 	Foster Randolph
City Guildmaster	Arnold Brady
ZIP codes 	71359-71361
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
60.36% White (8,785)
33.73% Black or African American (4,910)
5.91% Other (860)
18.7% (2,721) of Pineville residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Pineville has average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 9 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 2.10 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Rapides Parish page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Louisiana State University was founded by the Louisiana General Assembly in 1853. It was founded under the name Louisiana State Seminary of Learning & Military Academy and was located near Pineville. The first academic session began on January 2, 1860, with General William Tecumseh Sherman of Ohio as superintendent.
* The Central Louisiana State Hospital, the Pinecrest Supports and Services Center, the Huey P. Long Memorial Hospital (closed), the Alexandria Veterans Administration Medical Center, and the Alexandria National Cemetery are all located in Pineville. The city is also home to several large non-government employers including Baker Manufacturing Inc., Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Co., Crest Industries, LLC, and Dresser Industrial Valve, Inc.
* Pineville houses two unique museums. The Louisiana Maneuvers Museum provides insight into the huge maneuvers that prepared the United States for World War II and promoted the career of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, known for his organizational skills. Old Town Hall Museum "is the only museum in the entire state of Louisiana dedicated to municipal government".
* Located adjacent to the city is Camp Beauregard. Operated by the Louisiana Army National Guard, it is the headquarters of the 225th Engineer Brigade and is one of the largest engineer units in the US Army.
* Pineville was formerly a dry city before October 19, 2013.
* Pineville has some amenities to offer. It has a Walmart, Nintendo World, a bit of hotels, Lowe's, AutoZone Auto Parts, plenty of fast food, dollar stores, some local restaurants and businesses, Huddle House, a sports complex, some public battle fields, a landing strip, a few car dealerships, Solstice Apparel, and a few other things.
Category:Louisiana Cities