Beauregard Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Beauregard Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 36,646. It is the 30th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Beauregard Parish is 36.9 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Beauregard Parish is $64,995. This is 8% higher than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $164,500. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $208,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Beauregard Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Beauregard Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.6%. The Black or African American population (10.6%) is well below the state average of 30.8%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 26.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.2%.