East Carroll Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Name: East Carroll Parish, Louisiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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East Carroll Parish, Louisiana has a population of 7,072, the 62nd most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $33,341 and the median home value is $100,500. The poverty rate is 35.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

East Carroll Parish Quick Facts

Population 7,072

Median Household Income $33,341

Median Home Value $100,500

Poverty Rate 35.2%

Unemployment Rate 13.9%

Median Age 37.1 years

Homeownership Rate 58.4%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 12.2%

High School Graduation 72.4%

Cities/Places 1

Population 7,072 62nd of 64

Median Income $33,341 45% lower than state

Poverty Rate 35.2%

Unemployment 13.9%

How East Carroll Parish Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	7,195	7,072	-1.7%
Median household income	$28,321	$33,341	+17.7%
Median home value	$87,400	$100,500	+15.0%

Median Household Income

East Carroll Parish

$33,341

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

East Carroll Parish

$100,500

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 41.5%

$25K-$50K 19.5%

$50K-$100K 21.9%

$100K+ 17.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

14.0%

$10K-$15K

11.8%

$15K-$20K

7.2%

$20K-$25K

8.5%

$25K-$30K

6.0%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

2.1%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

9.7%

$60K-$75K

4.2%

$75K-$100K

7.9%

$100K-$125K

6.7%

$125K-$150K

6.5%

$150K-$200K

2.1%

$200K+

1.8%

Employment

13.9% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

39.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 58.4%

Renter 41.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $652/mo 23.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.8%

18-34

29.1%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

20.4%

75+

7.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in East Carroll Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lake Providence	3,349	$27,580	39.2%	$115,600

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Population Overview

East Carroll Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 7,072. It is the 62nd most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in East Carroll Parish is 37.1 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in East Carroll Parish is $33,341. This is 45% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 59% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 35.2%. This is 86% 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 13.9%. This is 121% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $100,500. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 58.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in East Carroll Parish is Black or African American, making up 62.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 28.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (62.0% vs 30.5%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 7.2%.

Education

12.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 55% 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 72.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for East Carroll 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of East Carroll Parish, Louisiana?

East Carroll Parish has a population of 7,072, making it the 62nd most populous county in Louisiana.

What is the median income in East Carroll Parish?

The median household income in East Carroll Parish is $33,341 with a poverty rate of 35.2%.

How many cities are in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana?

East Carroll Parish contains 1 Census-designated place.