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West Carroll Parish

Louisiana · 9,751 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 $42,545. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 2,563 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,800. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,751
−21%since 2000
from 12,314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+19%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024West Carroll Parish
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,545
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,637 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,400
+90%since 2000
from $12,302 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction11.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $326 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+17%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(9,741)
Black18.8%(2,315)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(166)
Asian0.1%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.3%(5,087)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80%(7,799)
Black13.7%(1,338)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(325)
Asian0.1%(13)
Other2%(195)
Diversity Score41.1%(4,009)
Segregation Score11.9%(1,159)
Diversity Score
41
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
12
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−56.4 ptssince 2013
from 64.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana?

West Carroll Parish, Louisiana has about 9,751 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana earns about $42,545 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 $85,800, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana?

About 11.5% 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 19.0% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,342 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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