Concordia Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Concordia Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 18,174. It is the 49th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Concordia Parish is 38.4 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Concordia Parish is $39,943. This is 34% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 51% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.8%. This is 68% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 11.7%. This is 86% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $103,800. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Concordia Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Concordia Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 39.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 7.2%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Concordia Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.