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Red River Parish

Louisiana · 7,165 residents (2025 est.) · 388.98 sq mi
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Red River Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,167. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 2,179 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,700. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,443
−23%since 2000
from 9,622 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−18%since 2009
from 23 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+21%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,165 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Red River Parish
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.1%(453)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.6%(266)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149%(672)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.5%(487)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.4%(550)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.4%(701)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.5%(859)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412%(896)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.5%(1,076)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.8%(805)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.5%(561)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(117)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,167
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,153 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,468
+127%since 2000
from $12,119 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
−8%since 2010
from 0.511 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,700
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+16%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
24
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(5,540)
Black40.5%(3,899)
Hispanic / Latino1%(97)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(4,128)
Black40.3%(2,998)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(138)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(179)
Diversity Score
66
+3%since 2009
from 64 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
52
+11%since 2020
from 46 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.9%(138)
Ancestry
American22.9%(1,708)
Irish5.8%(429)
English4.5%(338)
German2.8%(206)
French1.7%(128)
Italian0.8%(61)
Russian0.5%(40)
West Indian0.5%(34)
Jamaican0.5%(34)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Romanian0.4%(33)
Dutch0.4%(31)
Welsh0.4%(27)
British0.2%(18)
Scottish0.2%(16)
Swiss0.1%(6)
Polish0.1%(5)
Czech0%(3)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.0%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2017
from 60.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33%(959)
Married55.3%(1,609)
Widowed2.7%(78)
Divorced9.1%(264)
Women 15+
Never married28.1%(883)
Married47.3%(1,485)
Widowed15.5%(488)
Divorced9.1%(286)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red River Parish, Louisiana?

Red River Parish, Louisiana has about 7,443 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Red River Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Red River Parish, Louisiana earns about $49,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red River Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Red River Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $119,700, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Red River Parish, Louisiana?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Red River Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red River Parish, Louisiana?

About 25.8% of people in Red River Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Red River Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Red River Parish, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,944 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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