norco, louisiana

Norco is a census-designated place located in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 3,579. The community is home to a major Shell Oil refinery; its name is derived from the New Orleans Refining Company.

Geography

Norco is located at 30°0'14" North, 90°24'39" West (30.003753, -90.410824). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.9 km² (3.4 mi²). 7.7 km² (3.0 mi²) of it is land and 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 12.83% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 3,579 people, 1,329 households, and 983 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 462.2/km² (1,198.0/mi²). There are 1,420 housing units at an average density of 183.4/km² (475.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 78.68% White, 19.22% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. 2.01% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 1,329 households out of which 32.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% are married couples living together, 14.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% are non-families. 23.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.68 and the average family size is 3.16. In the CDP the population is spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.2 males. The median income for a household in the CDP is $37,270, and the median income for a family is $46,446. Males have a median income of $35,369 versus $22,406 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $17,065. 11.4% of the population and 8.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.8% of those under the age of 18 and 4.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

External links

Fenceline a P.O.V. documentary about the oil industry in Norco and how it divides the community

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