Grant Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026
Grant Parish, Louisiana has a population of 22,095, the 40th most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $64,016 and the median home value is $143,300. The poverty rate is 17.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Grant Parish Quick Facts
How Grant 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 | 22,123 | 22,095 | -0.1% |
| Median household income | $61,112 | $64,016 | +4.8% |
| Median home value | $135,900 | $143,300 | +5.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Grant Parish
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colfax | 1,240 | $26,250 | 37.3% | $73,400 |
| Montgomery | 941 | $57,470 | 5.7% | $78,100 |
| Pollock | 460 | $34,583 | 20.1% | $114,800 |
| Rock Hill | 438 | N/A | 17.6% | $162,100 |
| Prospect | 378 | $89,688 | 6.1% | $173,000 |
| Dry Prong | 369 | $61,625 | 17.6% | $197,500 |
| Georgetown | 340 | $45,750 | 42.4% | $68,800 |
| Creola | 221 | $61,250 | 46.8% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Grant Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 22,095. It is the 40th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Grant 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 Grant Parish is $64,016. This is 5% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $143,300. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Grant Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Grant Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.9%. The Black or African American population (14.9%) is well below the state average of 30.5%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.
Education
15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% 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 83.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Grant 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 Grant Parish, Louisiana?
Grant Parish has a population of 22,095, making it the 40th most populous county in Louisiana.
What is the median income in Grant Parish?
The median household income in Grant Parish is $64,016 with a poverty rate of 17.0%.
How many cities are in Grant Parish, Louisiana?
Grant Parish contains 8 Census-designated places.