West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana's estimated 2024 population is 15,346 with a growth rate of -0.16% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana is the 50th largest county in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 15,636 and has seen a growth of -1.85% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,221 | -25 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 15,246 | -25 | -0.16% |
| 2027 | 15,271 | -25 | -0.16% |
| 2026 | 15,296 | -25 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 15,321 | -25 | -0.16% |
| 2024 | 15,346 | -25 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 15,371 | -25 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 15,396 | -99 | -0.64% |
| 2021 | 15,495 | 236 | 1.55% |
| 2020 | 15,259 | -311 | -2% |
| 2019 | 15,570 | 96 | 0.62% |
| 2018 | 15,474 | 101 | 0.66% |
| 2017 | 15,373 | 51 | 0.33% |
| 2016 | 15,322 | -54 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 15,376 | 4 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 15,372 | -83 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 15,455 | -16 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 15,471 | -40 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 15,511 | -125 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 15,636 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 12,915 | 729 | 5.98% |
| 1980 | 12,186 | 810 | 7.12% |
| 1970 | 11,376 | -1,019 | -8.22% |
| 1960 | 12,395 | 2,226 | 21.89% |
| 1950 | 10,169 | -1,551 | -13.23% |
| 1940 | 11,720 | 796 | 7.29% |
| 1930 | 10,924 | -1,379 | -11.21% |
| 1920 | 12,303 | -1,146 | -8.52% |
| 1910 | 13,449 | -2,545 | -15.91% |
| 1900 | 15,994 | 932 | 6.19% |
| 1890 | 15,062 | 2,253 | 17.59% |
| 1880 | 12,809 | 2,310 | 22% |
| 1870 | 10,499 | -1,172 | -10.04% |
| 1860 | 11,671 | -1,574 | -11.88% |
| 1850 | 13,245 | 2,335 | 21.4% |
| 1840 | 10,910 | 2,281 | 26.43% |
| 1830 | 8,629 | -6,592 | -43.31% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,048 | 52.4% |
| Black or African American | 6,803 | 44.3% |
| Two or more races | 370 | 2.41% |
| Native American | 92 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 37 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,822 | 3.06 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Married | 1,964 | 3.6 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
| Non Family | 1,091 | 1.08 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Female | 451 | 5.25 | 63 | 37 |
| Male | 316 | 3.46 | 25.9 | 74.1 |
3.84
Average Family Size
3.06
Average Household Size
72.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,396 | 11.73% |
| Associates Degree | 636 | 5.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,709 | 14.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 809 | 6.8% |
| High School Graduate | 4,473 | 37.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 585 | 4.92% |
| Some College | 2,290 | 19.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,919 | 5,398 | 1,672 |
| Black | 5,482 | 4,213 | 777 |
| 2+ Races | 316 | 208 | 67 |
| Hispanic | 202 | 120 | 56 |
| Native American | 92 | 51 | 0 |
| Other Race | 37 | 18 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.2%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,614 | $68,871 | $45,435 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,730 | $0 | $45,179 |
| High School Graduate | $37,198 | $34,362 | $39,611 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,494 | $20,814 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $45,607 | $51,012 | $38,759 |
| Some College | $45,041 | $49,375 | $37,611 |
$45,607
Average Earnings
$51,012
Average Male
$38,759
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.35% of West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 2.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,420 | 1,230 | 27.83% |
| White | 7,146 | 418 | 5.85% |
| Multiple | 164 | 28 | 17.07% |
14.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.26%
Male Poverty Rate
11.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana is Black, with 27.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana is White, with 5.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.95% |
| High School | 20.11% |
| Some College | 6.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.63% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.71% |
| Female Employed | 2.81% |
| Male Employed | 1.94% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,426 | $121,982 |
| Households | $71,985 | $102,485 |
| Married Families | $125,213 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,234 | $53,458 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
964
Number of Veterans
947
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 457 |
| First Gulf War | 233 |
| Second Gulf War | 113 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 332 |
| 35 to 54 | 298 |
| 75+ | 247 |
| 55 to 64 | 76 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 648 | 10.06% |
| Black | 290 | 4.86% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 8.23% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 10.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47%
Labor Force Participation
42.7%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.8%
Born in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
98.12%
Native Born
1.88%
Foreign Born
1.1%
Non Citizen
0.78%
Naturalized
98.12% of West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 80.8% having been born in Louisiana. 1.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.