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Mandeville, Louisiana

Coordinates: 30°22′09″N 90°04′41″W / 30.36917°N 90.07806°W / 30.36917; -90.07806
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Mandeville, Louisiana
City
City of Mandeville
Location of Mandeville in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
Location of Mandeville in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
Location of Louisiana in the contiguous United States
Location of Louisiana in the contiguous United States
Coordinates: 30°22′09″N 90°04′41″W / 30.36917°N 90.07806°W / 30.36917; -90.07806
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishSt. Tammany
Incorporated1840
Named forJean-Bernard Xavier Philippe de Marigny de Mandeville
Government
 • MayorClay Madden (R)
Area
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 • Total7.29 sq mi (18.87 km2)
 • Land7.12 sq mi (18.44 km2)
 • Water0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2)
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total13,192
 • Density1,852.29/sq mi (715.21/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
70448, 70471, 70433
Area code985
FIPS code22-48225
Websitewww.cityofmandeville.com

Mandeville is a city in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 United States census,[2] its population was 13,192. Mandeville is located on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, south of Interstate 12. It is located directly across the lake from the city of New Orleans and its southshore suburbs. Mandeville is part of the New Orleans-Metairie metropolitan statistical area. [1][2]

History

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Ruby's Roadhouse

The city of Mandeville was founded in 1834 by Bernard Xavier de Marigny de Mandeville (1785–1868).[3] The Marigny family was a prominent family of Louisiana, owning nearly a third of the city of New Orleans. The area had long been agricultural land when the town of Mandeville was laid out in 1834 by developer Bernard de Marigny. In 1840, Mandeville was incorporated as a town. It became a popular summer destination for well-to-do New Orleanians wishing to escape the city's heat.

In the mid-19th century, regular daily steamboat traffic between New Orleans and Mandeville began, and by the end of the Victorian era, it had become a popular weekend destination of the New Orleans middle class, as well. Bands played music on the ships going across the lake and at pavilions and dance halls in Mandeville, and the town became one of the first places where the new "jazz" music was heard outside of New Orleans. Bunk Johnson, Buddy Petit, Papa Celestin, George Lewis, Kid Ory, Edmond Hall, Chester Zardis, and many other early jazz artists regularly played in Mandeville.

In the late 19th century, Mandeville was home of the Harvey School (Mandeville), a college preparatory institution.[4]

Two buildings from early jazz history still stand in Mandeville. Ruby's Roadhouse has been in continuous operation since the 1920s (formerly Buck's Brown Derby and Ruby's Rendezvous) and is still a popular bar and live music venue today. The Dew Drop Social and Benevolent Hall, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, opened in January 1895. For years, the hall hosted some of the jazz greats and was reopened in 2000 as the Dew Drop Jazz and Social Hall, a live jazz venue. (This was one of the earliest "Dew Drop" dance halls; venues across the South were similarly named, including the club in New Orleans where Little Richard got his start.)

In 1956, the first span of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway opened to automobile traffic. A second span was added in 1969. The new road spurred the growth of Mandeville and the surrounding area as a suburban commuter community for people working in New Orleans. This trend increased in the 1980s and 1990s, further integrating Mandeville into the greater New Orleans metropolitan area.

Girod Street during the Hurricane Ike flood in 2008

Mandeville was affected by Hurricane Katrina's storm surge on August 29, 2005, and received water and wind damage. Parts of the city also experienced less dramatic flooding when Lake Pontchartrain overflowed its banks due to Hurricane Ike in 2008. By 2009, most of the reconstruction from Katrina was completed. Many homes and businesses in areas that experienced flooding have been elevated.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.8 square miles (17.7 km2), of which 0.12 square miles (0.3 km2), or 1.55%, is covered by water.[5]

The Tchefuncte River flows through Madisonville, and a manned swing bridge connects Mandeville to Madisonville.

Mandeville is located at 30°22′9″N 90°5′42″W. The city's ZIP codes include 70448 and 70471.[6][7]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870541—
188075339.2%
18901,01234.4%
19001,0291.7%
19101,16613.3%
19201,130−3.1%
19301,069−5.4%
19401,32624.0%
19501,3683.2%
19601,74027.2%
19702,57147.8%
19806,076136.3%
19907,08316.6%
200010,48948.1%
201011,56010.2%
202013,19214.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

The 2020 census by the United States Census Bureau determined 13,192 people lived in Mandeville.[2] The racial and ethnic makeup at the 2019 American Community Survey was 90.2% non-Hispanic white, 2.8% Black and African American, 2.8% Asian, 0.2% some other race, 0.4% two or more races, and 3.6% Hispanic and Latin American of any race.[9]

At the 2000 United States census,[10] 10,489 people, 4,204 households, and 2,724 families were residing in the city. The population density was 1,543.1 inhabitants per square mile (595.8/km2). There were 4,669 housing units with an average density of 686.9/sq mi (265.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.15% White, 4.79% Black and African American, 0.31% Native American, 1.16% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latin American people of any race were 2.43% of the population.

In 2000, of the 4,204 households, 30.6% had children under 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were not families. About 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46, and the average family size was 3.11. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were approximately 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were about 84.7 males. At the 2019 American Community Survey, the median age was 43.7 and 77.0% of the population were aged 18 and older; 18.3% of the population were aged 65 and older.[11]

In 2019, the median household income was $72,989 and males had a median income of $76,573 versus $50,707 for females. In 2000, median income for a household in the city was $52,500, and the median income for a family was $70,043. Males had a median income of $50,891 versus $30,554 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,420. About 4.9% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

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Parks and recreation

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A pier extended over Lake Ponchatrain Waters with wooden decks.
Sunset Point Fisher's Pier

The city of Mandeville has several parks: Fontainebleau State Park,[14] Paul Cordez Park, Lakefront Gazebo, Sunset Point, and Tyler Thomas Park.[15]

Sunset Point Fishing Pier and Park extends over 400 feet (120 m) onto Lake Pontchartrain.[16]

Education

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Primary and secondary schools

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Public schools

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Mandeville High School

St. Tammany Parish Public Schools operates public schools serving the city.[17]

Elementary schools with sections of Mandeville include:[18]

  • Mandeville Elementary School (grades Pre-Kindergarten–3, central Mandeville)[19]
  • Pontchartrain Elementary (grades Pre-Kindergarten–3, western Mandeville)[20]
  • Woodlake Elementary (grades Pre-Kindergarten–3, eastern Mandeville)[21]
  • Marigny Elementary (grades Pre-Kindergarten–1, a few blocks)[22]
  • Magnolia Trace Elementary (grades 2–3, a few blocks)[23]

Middle schools (grades 4–6) with sections of Mandeville include Tchefuncte Middle School (most of Mandeville),[24] Lake Harbor Middle School (parts of eastern and northern Mandeville),[25] and Mandeville Middle School (a few blocks of north and east Mandeville).[26]

For junior high school (grades 7–8), most of Mandeville is zoned to Mandeville Junior High School.[27] A few blocks in the north are zoned to Fontainebleau Junior High,[28] and a few blocks in the east side are zoned to Monteleone Junior High School.[29]

For high school (grades 9–12), most of Mandeville is zoned to Mandeville High School.[30] A few blocks in the north are zoned to Fontainebleau High School,[31] and a few blocks in the east are zoned to Lakeshore High School.[32]

Private schools

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The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans operates Catholic parochial schools:

  • Mary Queen of Peace School[33]
  • Our Lady of the Lake School[34]

Non-Catholic private schools include:

  • Cedarwood School - in the city limits[35]
  • Lake Castle Private School - northwest of Mandeville[36]

Public libraries

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St. Tammany Parish Library operates the Mandeville Library.[37]

Community colleges

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St. Tammany Parish is within the service areas of two community colleges: Northshore Technical Community College and Delgado Community College.[38]

Notable people

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Mandeville is the hometown of Cajun fiddler and bandleader Amanda Shaw, the rock group 12 Stones, YouTube personality TJ Kirk, the post-hardcore band As Cities Burn, comedian Theo Von, Wilco bassist John Stirratt, The Price Is Right model Rachel Reynolds and actor and environmentalist Ian Somerhalder. Actress Allison Scagliotti grew up in Mandeville, as did former US soccer national team player Jason Kreis before entering MLS. Sirius XM's The Mike Church Show is broadcast from a studio in Mandeville five days per week by Mike Church, who is a native of the city. Singer/songwriter Lucinda Williams spent time in Mandeville as a child and noted the town in her song "Crescent City", which has been covered by others including Emmylou Harris. Former WWE wrestler, Brodus Clay has lived in the city of Mandeville since 2010. Former New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Jim Dombrowski lives in Mandeville. Former Saints wide receiver Rich Mauti lives in Mandeville, and his son, Saints linebacker Michael Mauti, is from Mandeville.[39]

Mandeville has an active political scene, with Eddie Price having been elected mayor for several terms commencing in 1996. He stepped down as mayor on October 9, 2009, and subsequently pleaded guilty to charges including tax evasion and depriving citizens of honest services through mail fraud. The city council then selected Edward "Bubby" Lyons as interim mayor.[40][41][42][43][44] White nationalist and white supremacist David Duke has a residence in Mandeville, and is a perennial candidate. His most notable electoral outcomes are his almost-wins for Senate in 1990 and Governor of Louisiana in 1991 and his successful bid for the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1989 to 1992.

Author Margaux Fragoso spent the final years of her life in Mandeville with her second husband, Tom O'Connor, and her daughter, Alicia McGowan, from her first marriage.[45]

Sister cities

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Mandeville has one sister city, as designated by Sister Cities International:

References

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  2. ^ a b "QuickFacts: Mandeville city, Louisiana". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
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