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East Carroll Parish, Louisiana

East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. East Carroll Parish had 6,760 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 9.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 22035.

Residents, July 2025 estimate

6,760

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,459 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,072

Median household income

$33,341

±$8,407 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756

Median home value

$100,500

±$29,939 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500

Median gross rent

$652

±$105 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064

How many people live in East Carroll Parish, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 7,459 residents in East Carroll Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 6,760 for July 1, 2025, down 9.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,072 over 421 square miles of land.

  • July 2020→2021 −165 (7,233)
  • 2021→2022 −261 (6,972)
  • 2022→2023 −97 (6,875)
  • 2023→2024 +30 (6,905)
  • 2024→2025 −145 (6,760)
East Carroll Parish in Louisiana. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.
Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
MeasureEast Carroll ParishLouisianaChange since 2015-2019
Total population7,0724,611,961−24
Households2,617±2521,804,780+580
Average household size2.03±0.192.49no clear change
Housing units3,434±2162,108,902+545

East Carroll Parish's population since 2000

From 9,421 in 2000 to 6,760 in 2025: down 28.2%. 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.

  • 2000 Census 9,421
  • 2005 (estimate) 8,374
  • 2010 Census 7,759
  • 2015 (estimate) 7,279
  • 2020 Census 7,459
  • 2025 (estimate) 6,760

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 East Carroll Parish?

East Carroll Parish holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Lake Providence with 3,147 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in East Carroll Parish, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.
Lake Providencetown3,5873,349±13$27,580$115,60039.2%100%

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 East Carroll Parish?

The median resident of East Carroll Parish is 37.1 years old; 18.8% are under 18 and 15.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 62.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 28.2%.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
MeasureEast Carroll ParishLouisianaChange since 2015-2019
Median age37.1±3.638.0no clear change
Under 18 years18.8%±1.5 pts23.5%–
65 years and over15.7%±1.8 pts16.7%–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.3%±1.1 pts7.2%–
White alone, not Hispanic28.2%±3.4 pts55.7%no clear change
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic62.0%±4.1 pts30.5%−7.7 pts
Asian alone, not Hispanic0.0%±0.6 pts1.7%–
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic0.7%±0.7 pts0.4%–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic0.0%±0.6 pts0.1%–
Two or more races, not Hispanic6.6%±2.7 pts3.8%–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic0.3%±0.4 pts0.5%–
Born outside the United States0.5%±0.7 pts4.9%–
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)3.7%±1.3 pts8.5%–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)4.9%±1.9 pts6.1%–
With a disability21.0%±5.3 pts16.3%–
No health insurance coverage4.0%±2.1 pts7.8%−5.0 pts
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)72.5%±5.7 pts87.3%–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)12.2%±3.1 pts27.0%no clear change
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)2.1%±1.3 pts10.1%–
Moved from another state in the past year0.6%±0.5 pts1.6%–

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 East Carroll Parish earn?

Half of East Carroll Parish's 2,617 households earn less than $33,341 a year (±$8,407), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $27,501 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 35.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureEast Carroll ParishLouisianaChange since 2015-2019
Median household income$33,341±$8,407$60,756no clear change
Mean household income$53,377±$6,557$87,038–
Per capita income$18,725±$2,472$35,038no clear change
People below the poverty line35.2%±7.3 pts18.9%no clear change
Children under 18 below the poverty line53.1%±13.2 pts25.4%no clear change
Households receiving SNAP29.6%±7.8 pts17.3%–
Households with a broadband subscription70.8%±7.1 pts86.6%–

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 East Carroll Parish?

Owners occupy 58.4% of East Carroll Parish's occupied homes and renters 41.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $100,500 by its owner (±$29,939). The median renter pays $652 a month including utilities, and 66.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureEast Carroll ParishLouisianaChange since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)$100,500±$29,939$216,500no clear change
Median gross rent$652±$105$1,064no clear change
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent66.3%±12.2 pts46.3%+20.0 pts
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage$1,142±$123$1,604–
Owner-occupied homes58.4%±8.3 pts67.4%no clear change
Housing units3,434±2162,108,902+545
Homeowner vacancy rate0.3%±0.6 pts1.3%–
Rental vacancy rate11.3%±7.5 pts7.8%–
Single-family detached homes73.0%±5.4 pts65.3%–
Mobile homes15.5%±4.7 pts12.6%–
Built 2020 or later0.6%±1.1 pts1.8%–
Built 1939 or earlier4.0%±2.2 pts6.1%–

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 East Carroll Parish building?

Builders took permits for 1 new housing units across East Carroll Parish in 2025 (1 single-family), 0.1 per 1,000 residents.

  • 2019 0 units
  • 2020 0 units
  • 2021 0 units
  • 2022 0 units
  • 2023 0 units
  • 2024 1 units
  • 2025 1 units

Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey

How do people in East Carroll Parish get to work?

79.9% of East Carroll Parish's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 14.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 13.9%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureEast Carroll ParishLouisianaChange since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)39.5%±4.3 pts59.3%–
Unemployment rate13.9%±7.7 pts6.3%no clear change
Drove alone to work79.9%±7.4 pts78.6%–
Carpooled10.7%±6.4 pts8.7%–
Public transportation0.0%±2.2 pts0.9%–
Walked3.2%±2.7 pts1.8%–
Worked from home4.6%±3.8 pts8.1%–
Mean travel time to work14.3 min±2.825.7 minno 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 East Carroll Parish's census tracts?

East Carroll Parish is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $27,423 (Tract 3) to $32,396 (Tract 1).

Census tracts of East Carroll Parish, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column
Tract 122035000100Lake Providence (51%)2,5322,377±387$32,396$181,600$60534.4%
Tract 222035000200Lake Providence (1%)2,7522,735±225$51,042$104,900not published19.8%
Tract 322035000300Lake Providence (78%)2,1751,960±355$27,423$57,100$69344.1%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does East Carroll Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?

East Carroll Parish's rank among Louisiana's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
MeasureRank
Population62nd of 64
Growth 2020-202561st of 64
Residents per square mile58th of 64
Median household income63rd of 64
Median home value57th of 64
Median gross rent61st of 64
Poverty rate1st of 64
Bachelor's degree or higher59th of 64
Median age49th of 64

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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

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