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West Carroll Parish

Louisiana · 12,314 residents · 359.686 sq mi
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West Carroll Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,637. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,300. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,314
+2%since 1990
from 12,093 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 34 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.2
+8%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024West Carroll Parish
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,637
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,924 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,302
+62%since 1990
from $7,611 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
23.4%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 27.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$326
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
21.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−17%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83%(10,040)
Black16.7%(2,020)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(131)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score37.2%(4,504)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(9,741)
Black18.8%(2,315)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(166)
Asian0.1%(16)
Diversity Score41.3%(5,087)
Diversity Score
41
+11%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.5%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 52.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
−17%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Income$33,341+35%
Home value$100,500+138%
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WEST CARROLL PARISH VS
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Income$39,454+60%
Home value$118,800+181%
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WEST CARROLL PARISH VS
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Income$31,429+28%
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WEST CARROLL PARISH VS
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Income$53,544+117%
Home value$141,900+235%
Population19,582+114%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana?

West Carroll Parish, Louisiana has about 12,314 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana earns about $24,637 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Carroll Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $42,300, and the typical rent is about $326 a month.

How educated are people in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 23.4% of people in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Carroll Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 221 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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