East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

East Feliciana Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 19,378. It is the 48th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in East Feliciana Parish is 44.6 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in East Feliciana Parish is $72,899. This is 21% higher than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $213,700. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $208,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, East Feliciana Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in East Feliciana Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 39.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% 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 84.7%.