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Beauregard Parish, Louisiana
Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. Beauregard Parish had 36,673 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.3% since 2020, while Louisiana shrank 0.9%. It holds 6 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 22011.
Beauregard Parish is the county of the DeRidder, LA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
36,673
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 36,549 · ACS 2020-2024: 36,676
Median household income
$65,944
±$6,358 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$161,700
±$9,793 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$898
±$55 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Beauregard Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 36,549 residents in Beauregard Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 36,673 for July 1, 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, while Louisiana shrank 0.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 36,676 over 1,157 square miles of land.
| Measure | Beauregard Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 36,676 | 4,611,961 | −367 |
| Households | 13,747±374 | 1,804,780 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.59±0.07 | 2.49 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 16,126±75 | 2,108,902 | +313 |
Beauregard Parish's population since 2000
From 32,986 in 2000 to 36,673 in 2025: up 11.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Beauregard Parish?
Beauregard Parish holds 6 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is DeRidder with 9,503 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| DeRidder | 9,852 | $59,801 |
|---|---|---|
| Merryville | 967 | $29,219 |
| LongvilleGEOID 2245530 | 545 | $40,272 |
| OrettaGEOID 2258150 | 371 | $133,857 |
| SingerGEOID 2270665 | 303 | not published |
| SugartownGEOID 2273570 | 33 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Beauregard Parish?
The median resident of Beauregard Parish is 37.2 years old; 25.3% are under 18 and 16.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 10.8%. 1.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Beauregard Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2±0.4 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.3% | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.3%±0.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.9% | 7.2% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.0%±0.7 pts | 55.7% | −1.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.8%±0.4 pts | 30.5% | −1.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 1.7% | +0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8%±0.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 4.9% | −1.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.4%±0.9 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.8%±1.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 17.8%±1.5 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.5%±1.7 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.6%±1.6 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.1%±2.2 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5%±1.0 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Beauregard Parish earn?
Half of Beauregard Parish's 13,747 households earn less than $65,944 a year (±$6,358), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $65,484 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Beauregard Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,944±$6,358 | $60,756 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $86,451±$4,671 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,625±$1,541 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.3%±2.3 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.3%±3.6 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.5%±2.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.1%±2.3 pts | 86.6% | – |
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 Beauregard Parish?
Owners occupy 84.8% of Beauregard Parish's occupied homes and renters 15.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $161,700 by its owner (±$9,793). The median renter pays $898 a month including utilities, and 33.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Beauregard Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $161,700±$9,793 | $216,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $898±$55 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.1%±6.0 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,446±$78 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.8%±1.6 pts | 67.4% | +7.3 pts |
| Housing units | 16,126±75 | 2,108,902 | +313 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4%±3.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.6%±3.4 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 28.8%±3.4 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0%±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.4%±1.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
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 Beauregard Parish building?
Builders took permits for 81 new housing units across Beauregard Parish in 2025 (81 single-family), 2.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Beauregard Parish get to work?
83.3% of Beauregard Parish's workers drive alone and 4.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.8%.
| Measure | Beauregard Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.0%±1.9 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8%±1.8 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.3%±2.4 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.3%±2.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.0%±1.1 pts | 8.1% | +2.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.2 min±3.5 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
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 are Beauregard Parish's census tracts?
Beauregard Parish is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $53,047 (Tract 9601.02) to $126,531 (Tract 9601.01).
| Tract 9601.0122011960101 | 4,295±642 | $126,531 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601.0222011960102 | 1,902±353 | $53,047 |
| Tract 960222011960200 | 5,421±866 | $77,103 |
| Tract 960322011960300 | 3,854±288 | $61,009 |
| Tract 960422011960400 | 3,194±325 | $56,594 |
| Tract 960522011960500 | 5,069±366 | $64,583 |
| Tract 960622011960600 | 2,927±581 | $60,167 |
| Tract 9607.0122011960701 | 4,145±426 | $61,190 |
| Tract 9607.0222011960702 | 5,869±714 | $73,882 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Beauregard Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 30th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 14th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 43rd of 64 |
| Median household income | 16th of 64 |
| Median home value | 32nd of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 28th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 55th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33rd of 64 |
| Median age | 48th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Beauregard Parish 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' school search.