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Concordia Parish, Louisiana
Concordia Parish, Louisiana. Concordia Parish had 17,836 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 7 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 22029.
Concordia Parish is one of the 3 counties of the Natchez, MS-LA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
17,836
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,687 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,174
Median household income
$39,943
±$5,516 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$103,800
±$12,140 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$771
±$66 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Concordia Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 18,687 residents in Concordia Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 17,836 for July 1, 2025, down 4.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 18,174 over 696 square miles of land.
| Measure | Concordia Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,174 | 4,611,961 | −1,604 |
| Households | 6,778±315 | 1,804,780 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.52±0.12 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,040±38 | 2,108,902 | −571 |
Concordia Parish's population since 2000
From 20,247 in 2000 to 17,836 in 2025: down 11.9%. 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 Concordia Parish?
Concordia Parish holds 7 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Vidalia with 3,925 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Vidalia | 4,027 | $48,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Ferriday | 3,189 | $28,467 |
| Minorca | 2,156 | $36,113 |
| ClaytonGEOID 2215850 | 584 | $30,962 |
| Ridgecrest | 583 | $41,910 |
| MontereyGEOID 2251585 | 474 | $139,519 |
| SpokaneGEOID 2272310 | 378 | $97,361 |
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 Concordia Parish?
The median resident of Concordia Parish is 38.4 years old; 23.4% are under 18 and 19.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 55.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 39.0%. 2.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Concordia Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4±0.6 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.4%±0.4 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.2%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% | 7.2% | +1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 55.5%±0.5 pts | 55.7% | −1.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 39.0%±1.1 pts | 30.5% | −2.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1%±1.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0%±0.7 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.5%±1.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7%±1.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 22.5%±2.9 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.8%±2.1 pts | 7.8% | −4.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.2%±3.0 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.2%±2.7 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4%±1.7 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3%±0.9 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 Concordia Parish earn?
Half of Concordia Parish's 6,778 households earn less than $39,943 a year (±$5,516), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $39,998 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 31.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Concordia Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,943±$5,516 | $60,756 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,333±$6,682 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,449±$2,098 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 31.8%±3.9 pts | 18.9% | +6.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 43.4%±6.3 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.9%±3.6 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.4%±3.1 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 Concordia Parish?
Owners occupy 74.2% of Concordia Parish's occupied homes and renters 25.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $103,800 by its owner (±$12,140). The median renter pays $771 a month including utilities, and 50.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Concordia Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $103,800±$12,140 | $216,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $771±$66 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.9%±9.4 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,148±$58 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.2%±4.1 pts | 67.4% | +8.1 pts |
| Housing units | 9,040±38 | 2,108,902 | −571 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.0%±5.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.9%±3.5 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 23.2%±3.0 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.2%±1.5 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 Concordia Parish building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units across Concordia Parish in 2025 (1 single-family), 0.1 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 Concordia Parish get to work?
87.9% of Concordia Parish's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.7%.
| Measure | Concordia Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 46.5%±3.0 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.7%±3.5 pts | 6.3% | +6.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 87.9%±3.2 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.5%±2.0 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.7%±1.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.9%±2.6 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.1 min±2.4 | 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 Concordia Parish's census tracts?
Concordia Parish is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $22,684 (Tract 2.02) to $61,250 (Tract 5).
| Tract 122029000100 | 2,341±346 | $45,655 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2.0122029000201 | 2,476±396 | $36,733 |
| Tract 2.0222029000202 | 2,382±331 | $22,684 |
| Tract 322029000300 | 3,523±464 | $37,388 |
| Tract 422029000400 | 4,168±174 | $45,905 |
| Tract 522029000500 | 3,284±373 | $61,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Concordia Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 49th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 42nd of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 49th of 64 |
| Median household income | 56th of 64 |
| Median home value | 55th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 48th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 6th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32nd of 64 |
| Median age | 37th 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 Concordia 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.