Town · Louisiana
Ferriday, Louisiana
Ferriday, town, in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. Ferriday had 2,984 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,189 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,098 (±25). GEOID 2225440.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,984
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,189 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,098 ±25
Median household income
$28,467
±$6,469 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$84,800
±$27,025 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$765
±$161 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
Where is Ferriday and what county is it in?
Ferriday is a town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. It covers 1.6 square miles of land, 1,958 residents per square mile in 2020.
Ferriday is in the Natchez, MS-LA micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ferriday, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,984 people lived in Ferriday on July 1, 2025, down 6.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 3,189 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,098 (±25).
| Measure | Ferriday | Concordia Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,098 ±25 | 18,174 | −214 |
| Households | 1,199 ±172 | 6,778 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.55 ±0.36 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,764 ±209 | 9,040 | no clear change |
Ferriday's population since 2000
From 3,723 in 2000 to 2,984 in 2025: down 19.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ferriday as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ferriday?
The median resident of Ferriday is 35.0 years old; 29.5% are under 18 and 13.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 73.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 25.0%.
| Measure | Ferriday | Concordia Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 ±6.2 | 38.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.5% ±6.0 pts | 23.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.7% ±5.0 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Male | 38.4% ±6.7 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 25.0% ±8.0 pts | 55.5% | +16.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 73.8% ±8.4 pts | 39.0% | −17.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.2% ±1.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1% ±2.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 22.7% ±8.4 pts | 22.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.1% ±7.1 pts | 9.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.2% ±8.0 pts | 83.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.0% ±9.4 pts | 17.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9% ±3.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 98.3% ±1.3 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ferriday earn?
Half of Ferriday's 1,199 households earn less than $28,467 a year (±$6,469), against $39,943 in Concordia Parish and $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $30,604 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 55.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ferriday | Concordia Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $28,467 ±$6,469 | $39,943 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $39,929 ±$6,264 | $65,333 | – |
| Per capita income | $16,285 ±$3,465 | $25,449 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 55.0% ±14.1 pts | 31.8% | +36.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 85.9% ±15.5 pts | 43.4% | +63.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 47.5% ±11.0 pts | 26.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.1% ±7.3 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 75.4% ±10.7 pts | 81.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ferriday?
Owners occupy 60.1% of Ferriday's occupied homes and renters 39.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $84,800 by its owner (±$27,025). The median renter pays $765 a month including utilities, and 60.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ferriday | Concordia Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $84,800 ±$27,025 | $103,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $765 ±$161 | $771 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 60.9% ±21.3 pts | 50.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,046 ±$146 | $1,148 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.1% ±10.9 pts | 74.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.9% ±10.9 pts | 25.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,764 ±209 | 9,040 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.0% ±4.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.5% ±9.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.6% ±7.0 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.0% ±4.9 pts | 23.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.0% ±2.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.1% ±5.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.6% ±7.0 pts | 10.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ferriday building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Ferriday in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.1 across Louisiana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ferriday work and get to work?
90.3% of Ferriday's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 21.4%.
| Measure | Ferriday | Concordia Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.7% ±9.5 pts | 46.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 21.4% ±11.7 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 90.3% ±9.4 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 1.0% ±1.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.8% ±5.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.7% ±7.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.4 min ±7.7 | 21.1 min | +10.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ferriday?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Ferriday (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $22,684 (Tract 2.02) to $36,733 (Tract 2.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2.02Concordia Parish | 2,382 | $22,684 |
| Tract 2.01Concordia Parish | 2,476 | $36,733 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ferriday) · Census block assignment files
How does Ferriday compare with other places in Louisiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ferriday is the 6,357th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 92nd-most populous of 304 in Louisiana.
Ferriday ranks 231st of 251 places in Louisiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 92nd | 304 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 129th | 156 |
| Residents per square mile | 45th | 263 |
| Median household income | 231st | 251 |
| Per capita income | 248th | 263 |
| Median home value | 227th | 247 |
| Median gross rent | 176th | 229 |
| Poverty rate | 5th | 216 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 103rd | 229 |
| Median age | 189th | 262 |
| Owner-occupied share | 178th | 260 |
| Travel time to work | 163rd | 260 |
Ferriday's figures with every place in Louisiana (CSV)
Every place in Louisiana, sortable · Compare Ferriday with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ferriday?
20 of the 57 figures for Ferriday on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ferriday are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Ferriday.