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East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. East Feliciana Parish had 18,911 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.2% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 5 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 22037.
East Feliciana Parish is one of the 10 counties of the Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,911
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 19,539 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,271
Median household income
$73,085
±$8,674 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$228,100
±$22,540 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$911
±$156 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in East Feliciana Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 19,539 residents in East Feliciana Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 18,911 for July 1, 2025, down 3.2% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 19,271 over 453 square miles of land.
| Measure | East Feliciana Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,271 | 4,611,961 | −100 |
| Households | 6,401±293 | 1,804,780 | −558 |
| Average household size | 2.54±0.11 | 2.49 | +0.30 |
| Housing units | 8,224±74 | 2,108,902 | −263 |
East Feliciana Parish's population since 2000
From 21,360 in 2000 to 18,911 in 2025: down 11.5%. 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 East Feliciana Parish?
East Feliciana Parish holds 5 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Jackson with 3,904 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 Feliciana Parish?
The median resident of East Feliciana Parish is 44.0 years old; 17.4% are under 18 and 20.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 39.6%. 0.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | East Feliciana Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0±1.0 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.4%±0.5 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.2%±0.6 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% | 7.2% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.4%±0.2 pts | 55.7% | +1.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 39.6%±1.1 pts | 30.5% | −3.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0%±0.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0%±1.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 18.0%±2.5 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8%±1.7 pts | 7.8% | −3.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.8%±2.4 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.3%±2.6 pts | 27.0% | +6.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0%±1.6 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.3 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 East Feliciana Parish earn?
Half of East Feliciana Parish's 6,401 households earn less than $73,085 a year (±$8,674), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $63,754 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | East Feliciana Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,085±$8,674 | $60,756 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $96,908±$8,141 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,464±$2,907 | $35,038 | +$4,405 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.2%±3.3 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.4%±6.2 pts | 25.4% | −10.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.5%±2.9 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.6%±3.8 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 East Feliciana Parish?
Owners occupy 85.6% of East Feliciana Parish's occupied homes and renters 14.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $228,100 by its owner (±$22,540). The median renter pays $911 a month including utilities, and 37.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | East Feliciana Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $228,100±$22,540 | $216,500 | +$56,664 |
| Median gross rent | $911±$156 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.5%±12.4 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,425±$120 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.6%±3.2 pts | 67.4% | +5.1 pts |
| Housing units | 8,224±74 | 2,108,902 | −263 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.9%±4.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.2%±3.8 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 28.2%±3.9 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.2%±2.2 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 East Feliciana Parish building?
Builders took permits for 21 new housing units across East Feliciana Parish in 2025 (21 single-family), 1.1 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 East Feliciana Parish get to work?
86.3% of East Feliciana Parish's workers drive alone and 7.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | East Feliciana Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.7%±2.5 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9%±2.7 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 86.3%±3.1 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.6%±1.9 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.3%±2.9 pts | 8.1% | +4.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.9 min±2.7 | 25.7 min | +3.7 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 are East Feliciana Parish's census tracts?
East Feliciana Parish is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $45,000 (Tract 9514) to $87,898 (Tract 9515.01).
| Tract 951322037951300 | 2,807±488 | $74,917 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 951422037951400 | 3,969±648 | $45,000 |
| Tract 9515.0122037951501 | 1,430±273 | $87,898 |
| Tract 9515.0222037951502 | 7,126±461 | $71,397 |
| Tract 951622037951600 | 3,939±510 | $74,813 |
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 Feliciana Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 48th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 35th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 35th of 64 |
| Median household income | 9th of 64 |
| Median home value | 12th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 24th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 46th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23rd of 64 |
| Median age | 2nd 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
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