Grant Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Grant Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 22,123. It is the 40th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grant Parish is 38.5 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grant Parish is $61,112. This is 2% higher than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $135,900. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $208,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Grant Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Grant Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.5%. The Black or African American population (14.5%) is well below the state average of 30.8%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% 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 81.5%.