Berwick is a town in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 4,946 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Morgan City Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Jenny Craig, weight loss guru and founder of Jenny Craig, Inc., is originally from Berwick.
| Name: | Berwick town |
|---|---|
| LSAD Code: | 43 |
| LSAD Description: | town (suffix) |
| State: | Louisiana |
| County: | St. Mary Parish |
| Elevation: | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Total Area: | 6.07 sq mi (15.72 km²) |
| Land Area: | 5.90 sq mi (15.28 km²) |
| Water Area: | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km²) |
| Total Population: | 4,771 |
| Population Density: | 808.51/sq mi (312.18/km²) |
| Area code: | 985 |
| FIPS code: | 2207100 |
| Website: | www.townofberwick.org |
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History
The first white settler to trek through the wilderness in this area was Thomas Berwick. He settled along the banks of the Atchafalaya River in the late 18th century. Today the town of Berwick is home to several seafood processing plants and numerous boat companies.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.1 square miles (15.7 km), of which 5.9 square miles (15.3 km) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.4 km), or 2.84%, is water.
The Berwick area is known for its high academic standards and high performing bands. Berwick High School ranked as the seventh best public high school in Louisiana for the 2006-2007 school year.
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