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Winn Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Winn Parish, Louisiana has a population of 13,467, the 54th most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $48,871 and the median home value is $108,500. The poverty rate is 24.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Winn Parish Quick Facts

Population 13,467
Median Household Income $48,871
Median Home Value $108,500
Poverty Rate 24.3%
Unemployment Rate 5.1%
Median Age 40.1 years
Homeownership Rate 71.2%
Affordability Ratio 2.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 14.3%
High School Graduation 82.7%
Cities/Places 8
Population 13,467 54th of 64
Median Income $48,871 20% lower than state
Poverty Rate 24.3%
Unemployment 5.1%

How Winn Parish Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population13,50613,467-0.3%
Median household income$46,368$48,871+5.4%
Median home value$102,600$108,500+5.8%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.6%
$25K-$50K 24.0%
$50K-$100K 25.1%
$100K+ 24.3%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
9.4%
$10K-$15K
9.2%
$15K-$20K
2.1%
$20K-$25K
5.9%
$25K-$30K
7.6%
$30K-$35K
3.4%
$35K-$40K
5.1%
$40K-$45K
3.9%
$45K-$50K
4.1%
$50K-$60K
8.5%
$60K-$75K
10.4%
$75K-$100K
6.3%
$100K-$125K
10.3%
$125K-$150K
5.8%
$150K-$200K
2.9%
$200K+
5.3%

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%
46.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.2x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $774/mo 19.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

55out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Winn Parish

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Winnfield4,021$42,31837.8%$80,500
Dodson389$34,21913.4%$52,500
Jordan Hill280N/A11.1%$135,100
Sikes279N/A3.2%$92,900
St. Maurice274N/A60.2%N/A
Atlanta190N/A23.2%$85,200
Joyce189$59,11318.5%N/A
Calvin169$53,25017.2%$86,100

Population Overview

Winn Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 13,467. It is the 54th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Winn Parish is 40.1 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Winn Parish is $48,871. This is 20% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.3%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $108,500. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Winn Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Winn Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 26.5%.

Education

14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 82.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Winn 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 Winn Parish, Louisiana?

Winn Parish has a population of 13,467, making it the 54th most populous county in Louisiana.

What is the median income in Winn Parish?

The median household income in Winn Parish is $48,871 with a poverty rate of 24.3%.

How many cities are in Winn Parish, Louisiana?

Winn Parish contains 8 Census-designated places.