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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Winn Parish

Louisiana · 16,894 residents · 950.004 sq mi
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Winn Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,462. 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 $37,800. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,894
+4%since 1990
from 16,269 in 1990
1990 – 2025
18 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 17 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+8%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Winn Parish
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,462
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,967 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,794
+35%since 1990
from $8,728 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.5%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 27.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,800
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$341
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $237 in 1990
US average: $602
74.8%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
25.2% rent
1.5
−29%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(11,301)
Black29.6%(4,820)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(145)
Asian0.2%(29)
Diversity Score55%(8,940)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(11,100)
Black31.9%(5,396)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(147)
Asian0.2%(27)
Diversity Score56.5%(9,540)
56
+3%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.4%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
−1%since 1990
from 20.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Winn Parish, Louisiana?

Winn Parish, Louisiana has about 16,894 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Winn Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Winn Parish, Louisiana earns about $25,462 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winn Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Winn Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $37,800, and the typical rent is about $341 a month.

How educated are people in Winn Parish, Louisiana?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Winn Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winn Parish, Louisiana?

About 21.5% of people in Winn Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winn Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Winn Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 625 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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