Moving to Angie, Louisiana
The current estimated population of Angie is 240, with 49% male and 51% female. The population has seen a slight decline over the past decade, reflective of rural population trends in the southern United States.
City Facts
- Year founded: Early 20th century
- County: Washington Parish
- Land area: 3.2 square miles
- Population density: 75 people per square mile
- Area code: 985
- Zip code: 70426
Geography and Location
Angie is a small village in Washington Parish, located in the southeastern part of Louisiana near the Mississippi state line. The village is set within a mostly flat region that transitions from wetlands to pine forests. The area is primarily rural, with agriculture and timber being the dominant industries. Angie experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The nearby Pearl River provides opportunities for outdoor recreation such as fishing and boating. Angie is situated about 90 miles north of New Orleans, offering residents a quiet, small-town atmosphere while being within driving distance of the amenities of a larger city. The village is connected to the surrounding region by Louisiana Highway 21, which links it to nearby towns like Bogalusa. Although small, Angie serves as a local hub for the surrounding rural community.
Demographics
Median resident age: 37.8 years
Median household income: $27,344
Median house value: $49,200
Population by Race
Races in Angie:
- White Non-Hispanic (80.8%)
- Black (17.5%)
- Hispanic (3.3%)
Ancestries: German (22.9%), United States (14.2%), English (5.8%), Irish (4.2%), Scottish (3.8%), French (2.9%).
Elevation: 142 feet
Land area: 1.5 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Angie
- High school or higher: 71.7%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 14.5%
- Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
- Unemployed: 3.5%
- Mean travel time to work: 31.5 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Angie village
- Never married: 16.4%
- Now married: 62.0%
- Separated: 1.8%
- Widowed: 8.8%
- Divorced: 11.1%
0.8% Foreign born
Population change in the 1990s: -98 (-29.0%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Angie:
- BOGALUSA COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER (about 15 miles; BOGALUSA, LA)
- BOGALUSA COMMUNITY REHAB HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; BOGALUSA, LA)
- WASHINGTON ST TAMMANY REG MED CENTER (about 15 miles; BOGALUSA, LA)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Angie:
- HATTIESBURG-LAUREL REGIONAL (about 48 miles; HATTIESBURG/LAUREL, MS; Abbreviation: PIB)
- STENNIS INTL (about 49 miles; BAY ST LOUIS, MS; Abbreviation: HSA)
- GULFPORT-BILOXI INTL (about 65 miles; GULFPORT, MS; Abbreviation: GPT)
Other public-use airports nearest to Angie:
- GEORGE R CARR MEMORIAL AIR FLD (about 12 miles; BOGALUSA, LA; Abbreviation: BXA)
- COLUMBIA-MARION COUNTY (about 22 miles; COLUMBIA, MS; Abbreviation: 0R0)
- FRANKLINTON (about 23 miles; FRANKLINTON, LA; Abbreviation: 2R7)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Angie:
- PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 21 miles; POPLARVILLE, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,433)
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI (about 39 miles; HATTIESBURG, MS; Full-time enrollment: 12,541)
- MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 53 miles; PERKINSTON, MS; Full-time enrollment: 6,329)
- SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY (about 56 miles; HAMMOND, LA; Full-time enrollment: 12,549)
- JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE (about 60 miles; ELLISVILLE, MS; Full-time enrollment: 4,072)
- UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS (about 67 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Full-time enrollment: 12,442)
- SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AT NEW ORLEANS (about 67 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Full-time enrollment: 3,217)
Public primary/middle schools in Angie:
- WESLEY RAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 220; Location: 30523 WESLEY RAY ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
- VARNADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 199; Location: 64139 JONES CREEK ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
- ANGIE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 195; Location: 64433 DIXON STREET; Grades: 06 – 08)
- WASHINGTON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE (Location: 27268 HIGHWAY 21; Grades: KG – 12)