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Grant Parish, Louisiana
Grant Parish, Louisiana. Grant Parish had 22,075 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.4% since 2020, in line with Louisiana (−0.9%). It holds 8 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 22043.
Grant Parish is one of the 2 counties of the Alexandria, LA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,075
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,169 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,095
Median household income
$64,016
±$7,523 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$143,300
±$30,543 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$904
±$117 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Grant Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 22,169 residents in Grant Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 22,075 for July 1, 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, in line with Louisiana (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 22,095 over 644 square miles of land.
| Measure | Grant Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,095 | 4,611,961 | −245 |
| Households | 7,440±267 | 1,804,780 | +451 |
| Average household size | 2.55±0.09 | 2.49 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 9,111±63 | 2,108,902 | −227 |
Grant Parish's population since 2000
From 18,698 in 2000 to 22,075 in 2025: up 18.1%. 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 Grant Parish?
Grant Parish holds 8 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Colfax with 1,393 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Colfax | 1,428 | $26,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 622 | $57,470 |
| Dry ProngGEOID 2221765 | 455 | $61,625 |
| Pollock | 394 | $34,583 |
| ProspectGEOID 2262733 | 380 | $89,688 |
| GeorgetownGEOID 2228660 | 277 | $45,750 |
| Rock HillGEOID 2265535 | 260 | not published |
| CreolaGEOID 2218295 | 242 | $61,250 |
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 Grant Parish?
The median resident of Grant Parish is 38.4 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 15.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 15.0%. 3.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Grant Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4±0.5 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.9% | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.7%±0.5 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.3% | 7.2% | +1.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.9%±0.8 pts | 55.7% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.0%±0.8 pts | 30.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.4 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 | 2.9%±1.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.7%±0.8 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9%±1.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6%±1.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 20.5%±2.4 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.1%±1.9 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.1%±2.0 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.4%±2.8 pts | 27.0% | +6.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.8%±1.6 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3%±1.0 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 Grant Parish earn?
Half of Grant Parish's 7,440 households earn less than $64,016 a year (±$7,523), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $52,311 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,705 after inflation. 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Grant Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,016±$7,523 | $60,756 | +$11,705 |
| Mean household income | $79,386±$6,239 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,694±$2,097 | $35,038 | +$4,556 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.0%±2.6 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.5%±5.1 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.5%±3.4 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.1%±4.3 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 Grant Parish?
Owners occupy 79.4% of Grant Parish's occupied homes and renters 20.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $143,300 by its owner (±$30,543). The median renter pays $904 a month including utilities, and 28.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Grant Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $143,300±$30,543 | $216,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $904±$117 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.1%±10.1 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,362±$70 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.4%±3.4 pts | 67.4% | +10.7 pts |
| Housing units | 9,111±63 | 2,108,902 | −227 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7%±1.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.2%±4.3 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 34.4%±4.1 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.8%±1.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.8%±1.1 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 Grant Parish building?
Builders took permits for 32 new housing units across Grant Parish in 2025 (30 single-family), 1.4 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 Grant Parish get to work?
89.4% of Grant Parish's workers drive alone and 3.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Grant Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.2%±2.7 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±1.5 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 89.4%±2.3 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.4%±1.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.1%±1.5 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.3 min±4.1 | 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 Grant Parish's census tracts?
Grant Parish is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $43,508 (Tract 204.04) to $102,500 (Tract 204.06).
| Tract 20122043020100 | 2,001±341 | $55,096 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 20222043020200 | 3,021±494 | $68,654 |
| Tract 20322043020300 | 2,895±292 | $48,264 |
| Tract 204.0322043020403 | 3,725±601 | $74,459 |
| Tract 204.0422043020404 | 2,353±349 | $43,508 |
| Tract 204.0522043020405 | 2,604±299 | $58,684 |
| Tract 204.0622043020406 | 5,496±542 | $102,500 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Grant Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 40th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 18th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 40th of 64 |
| Median household income | 20th of 64 |
| Median home value | 39th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 25th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 42nd of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38th 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
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