Введение
Дусон — город, расположенный в приходах Акадия и Лафайетт штата Луизиана, США. Город был назван в честь Керли Дусона, шерифа прихода Сент-Лендри. По данным переписи населения США 2010 года, население города составляло 1716 человек, а по оценкам на 2020 год — 1761 человек. Часть Дусона, расположенная в приходе Лафайетт, входит в состав Лафайеттской метрополитенской статистической области, а часть, расположенная в приходе Акадия, — в состав микрополитенской статистической области Кроули. В Дусоне также есть заброшенный город-призрак — небольшой район, который был начат, но так и не был достроен. В настоящее время он огорожен полицией города.
История
Первоначально известный как "Станция Дусон", город был основан Дж. Г. Паркерсоном, генеральным менеджером Луизианской западной железной дороги. К 30 августа 1880 года была завершена железнодорожная линия из Нового Орлеана в Хьюстон, и началось пассажирское и грузовое сообщение. В 1900 году железная дорога вошла в состав Southern Pacific Railroad. Поселок Дусон получил статус муниципалитета 16 декабря 1909 года, был назван в честь застройщика Керли Дусона и первым мэром был избран Адольф Де Жан. В 1927 году было завершено строительство католической церкви Святой Терезы. Основным видом сельского хозяйства в этом районе было выращивание хлопка. В Дусоне до середины 1960-х годов работало три хлопкоочистительных завода. Два из них были уничтожены пожарами, а третий был снесен. После Второй мировой войны к востоку от Дусона были застроены небольшие участки земли, на которых были построены небольшие дома с внешней отделкой из кирпичного сайдинга на бумажной основе. Из-за этого район получил название "Бумажный город".
География
Дусон расположен в (30.241464, 92.184419), в регионе Акадиана южной Луизианы. Согласно данным Бюро переписи населения США, общая площадь города составляет , из которых , или 0,32%, приходится на воду. Расовый состав Дусона по состоянию на 2020 год:
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,326 people, 586 households, and 415 families residing in the town. At the 2019 American Community Survey, the racial and ethnic makeup of the town was 56.7% non Hispanic white, 38.0% Black and African American, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.0% two or more races, and 3.9% Hispanic and Latin American of any race. Of the population, 13.7% spoke a language other than English at home, and the median age was 31.2. In 2019, the township had a median household income of $27,604 and males had a median income of $38,403 versus $26,029 for females. At the 2000 United States census, there were 1,672 people, 644 households, and 452 families residing in the town. The population density was There were 724 housing units at an average density of The racial makeup of the town was 73.98% White, 25.24% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.06% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latin Americans of any race were 0.36% of the population. There were 644 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 20.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.07. In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males. The median income for a household in the town was $21,071, and the median income for a family was $24,886. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $15,476 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,520. About 27.5% of families and 31.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.7% of those under age 18 and 29.5% of those age 65 or over.
| Раса | Количество | Процент (%) |
|------------------------------------|------------|-------------|
| Белые (не испаноязычные) | 743 | 56.03 |
| Черные или афроамериканцы (не испаноязычные) | 354 | 26.7 |
| Коренные американцы | 4 | 0.3 |
| Азиаты | 6 | 0.45 |
| Другие/Смешанные | 77 | 5.81 |
| Латиноамериканцы или испаноязычные | 142 | 10.71 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,326 people, 586 households, and 415 families residing in the town. At the 2019 American Community Survey, the racial and ethnic makeup of the town was 56.7% non Hispanic white, 38.0% Black and African American, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.0% two or more races, and 3.9% Hispanic and Latin American of any race. Of the population, 13.7% spoke a language other than English at home, and the median age was 31.2. In 2019, the township had a median household income of $27,604 and males had a median income of $38,403 versus $26,029 for females. At the 2000 United States census, there were 1,672 people, 644 households, and 452 families residing in the town. The population density was There were 724 housing units at an average density of The racial makeup of the town was 73.98% White, 25.24% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.06% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latin Americans of any race were 0.36% of the population. There were 644 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 20.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.07. In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males. The median income for a household in the town was $21,071, and the median income for a family was $24,886. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $15,476 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,520. About 27.5% of families and 31.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.7% of those under age 18 and 29.5% of those age 65 or over.
По данным переписи населения США 2020 года, в городе проживало 1326 человек, 586 домохозяйств и 415 семей. По данным обследования американского сообщества 2019 года, расовый и этнический состав города составлял: 56,7% белых (не испаноязычных), 38,0% черных и афроамериканцев, 0,4% индейцев или коренных жителей Аляски, 1,0% представителей двух или более рас и 3,9% латиноамериканцев и испаноязычных любой расы. Из населения 13,7% говорили на языке, отличном от английского, дома, а средний возраст составлял 31,2 года. В 2019 году средний доход домохозяйства в городе составлял 27 604 доллара, а средний доход мужчин – 38 403 доллара против 26 029 долларов для женщин. По переписи населения США 2000 года в городе проживало 1672 человека, 644 домохозяйства и 452 семьи. Плотность населения составляла . На территории находилось 724 жилых единицы при средней плотности размещения . Расовый состав города был следующим: 73,98% белых, 25,24% афроамериканцев, 0,06% коренных американцев, 0,06% представители других рас и 0,66% представители двух или более рас. Латиноамериканцы или испаноязычные любой расы составляли 0,36% населения. В 644 семьях 38,2% имели детей в возрасте до 18 лет, проживающих с ними, 41,6% были супружескими парами, проживающими вместе, 20,5% возглавлялись женщиной без мужа, а 29,7% не являлись семьями. 25,3% всех домохозяйств состояли из отдельных лиц, а 8,9% имели проживающего в одиночестве человека в возрасте 65 лет и старше. Средний размер домохозяйства составлял 2,59, а средний размер семьи – 3,07. В городе население было распределено следующим образом: 30,0% моложе 18 лет, 10,5% от 18 до 24 лет, 29,3% от 25 до 44 лет, 19,6% от 45 до 64 лет и 10,6% в возрасте 65 лет и старше. Средний возраст составлял 32 года. На каждые 100 женщин приходилось 93,3 мужчины. На каждые 100 женщин в возрасте 18 лет и старше приходилось 85,1 мужчины. Средний доход домохозяйства в городе составлял 21 071 доллар, а средний доход семьи – 24 886 долларов. Средний доход мужчин составлял 26 250 долларов, а средний доход женщин – 15 476 долларов. Доход на душу населения в городе составлял 10 520 долларов. Около 27,5% семей и 31,5% населения жили за чертой бедности, в том числе 42,7% лиц в возрасте до 18 лет и 29,5% лиц в возрасте 65 лет и старше.
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,326 people, 586 households, and 415 families residing in the town. At the 2019 American Community Survey, the racial and ethnic makeup of the town was 56.7% non Hispanic white, 38.0% Black and African American, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.0% two or more races, and 3.9% Hispanic and Latin American of any race. Of the population, 13.7% spoke a language other than English at home, and the median age was 31.2. In 2019, the township had a median household income of $27,604 and males had a median income of $38,403 versus $26,029 for females. At the 2000 United States census, there were 1,672 people, 644 households, and 452 families residing in the town. The population density was There were 724 housing units at an average density of The racial makeup of the town was 73.98% White, 25.24% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.06% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latin Americans of any race were 0.36% of the population. There were 644 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 20.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.07. In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males. The median income for a household in the town was $21,071, and the median income for a family was $24,886. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $15,476 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,520. About 27.5% of families and 31.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.7% of those under age 18 and 29.5% of those age 65 or over.
Фестивали
Как и многие другие города и поселки в регионе Акадиана, в Дусоне проходит местное празднование Марди Гра, включающее парад по городу. Многие жители окрестных Лафайетта, Скотта и Рэйна съезжаются в город, поскольку большинство парадов в регионе намеренно планируются так, чтобы не совпадать по времени.