West Carroll Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

West Carroll Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 9,622. It is the 58th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Carroll Parish is 41.4 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Carroll Parish is $48,514. This is 19% lower than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 38% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.7%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $97,600. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $208,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, West Carroll Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in West Carroll Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.4%. The Black or African American population (15.4%) is well below the state average of 30.8%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

14.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 83.7%.