West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

West Feliciana Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 15,381. It is the 50th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Feliciana Parish is 42.2 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Feliciana Parish is $74,277. This is 24% higher than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 39% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $263,200. Housing costs are 26% higher than the state median of $208,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in West Feliciana Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 50.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 45.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% 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 84.6%.