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West Feliciana Parish

Louisiana · 15,310 residents · 403.316 sq mi
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West Feliciana Parish has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $230,400. With a median age of 44.9, 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 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,310
+1%since 2000
from 15,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+23%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024West Feliciana Parish
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,688
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,279
+68%since 2000
from $16,201 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,400
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$819
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+76%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(7,263)
Black50.1%(7,575)
Hispanic / Latino1%(157)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score64%(9,666)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(10,585)
Black23.4%(3,589)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(651)
Asian0.2%(30)
Other1.5%(224)
Diversity Score56.1%(8,583)
Segregation Score47.9%(7,328)
Diversity Score
56
−12%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
48
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 38.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
Female
33.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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WEST FELICIANA PARISH VS
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WEST FELICIANA PARISH VS
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Home value$229,900same
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana?

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana has about 15,310 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana earns about $59,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $230,400, and the typical rent is about $819 a month.

How educated are people in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana?

About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 12.7% of people in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,395 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9800Census Tract 9518.03Census Tract 9517.05Census Tract 9518.01Census Tract 9518.02Census Tract 9517.04Census Tract 9517.03
4 ZIP codes
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