West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

West Feliciana Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 15,327. It is the 50th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Feliciana Parish is 42.7 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Feliciana Parish is $77,452. This is 27% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $245,700. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in West Feliciana Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 50.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 42.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% 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 83.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for West Feliciana 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.