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East Carroll Parish

Louisiana · 7,759 residents · 420.887 sq mi
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East Carroll Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,038. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 1,662 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $44,400. The poverty rate of 40.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,759
−18%since 2000
from 9,421 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
+11%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K10K1990201020202024East Carroll Parish
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,038
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,723 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,947
+66%since 2000
from $9,629 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 40.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.645
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$431
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $277 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.9%
−38.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
36.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+6%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.1%(2,933)
Black66.8%(6,297)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(112)
Asian0.3%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.3%(5,306)
2010
White, non-Hispanic28.3%(2,198)
Black68.6%(5,324)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(127)
Asian0.6%(44)
Other0.5%(41)
Diversity Score55.6%(4,316)
Diversity Score
56
−1%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+16%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
47.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
−50.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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West Carroll Parish
Income$49,134+104%
Home value$94,400+113%
Population9,156+35%
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EAST CARROLL PARISH VS
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Income$31,429+31%
Home value$110,800+150%
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Income$40,000+66%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana?

East Carroll Parish, Louisiana has about 7,759 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana earns about $24,038 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Carroll Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In East Carroll Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $44,400, and the typical rent is about $431 a month.

How educated are people in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana?

About 40.8% of people in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Carroll Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, East Carroll Parish, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,950 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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