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West Carroll Parish, Louisiana
West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. West Carroll Parish had 9,156 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 5 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 22123.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,156
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,751 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,464
Median household income
$49,134
±$4,935 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$94,400
±$13,786 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$740
±$79 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in West Carroll Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 9,751 residents in West Carroll Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 9,156 for July 1, 2025, down 6.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 9,464 over 360 square miles of land.
| Measure | West Carroll Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,464 | 4,611,961 | −1,577 |
| Households | 3,850±150 | 1,804,780 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.41±0.09 | 2.49 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 4,715±31 | 2,108,902 | −443 |
West Carroll Parish's population since 2000
From 12,314 in 2000 to 9,156 in 2025: down 25.6%. 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 West Carroll Parish?
West Carroll Parish holds 5 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Oak Grove with 1,350 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Oak Grove | 1,441 | $51,136 |
|---|---|---|
| EppsGEOID 2224145 | 358 | $53,667 |
| KilbourneGEOID 2239650 | 351 | not published |
| ForestGEOID 2226350 | 304 | $40,347 |
| PioneerGEOID 2260565 | 149 | $82,930 |
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 West Carroll Parish?
The median resident of West Carroll Parish is 42.1 years old; 22.5% are under 18 and 21.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 14.7%.
| Measure | West Carroll Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1±1.0 | 38.0 | +1.8 |
| Under 18 years | 22.5%±1.0 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.4%±0.5 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% | 7.2% | −0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.5%±0.5 pts | 55.7% | +0.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.7%±0.9 pts | 30.5% | −1.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.3%±1.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.8%±1.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 20.6%±3.6 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.9%±1.8 pts | 7.8% | −7.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.7%±3.0 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.2%±2.9 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4%±2.0 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 West Carroll Parish earn?
Half of West Carroll Parish's 3,850 households earn less than $49,134 a year (±$4,935), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $47,382 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | West Carroll Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,134±$4,935 | $60,756 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $68,089±$5,802 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,378±$2,533 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.2%±4.2 pts | 18.9% | −5.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.8%±10.2 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.0%±4.4 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 71.5%±4.5 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 West Carroll Parish?
Owners occupy 76.1% of West Carroll Parish's occupied homes and renters 23.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $94,400 by its owner (±$13,786). The median renter pays $740 a month including utilities, and 27.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | West Carroll Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $94,400±$13,786 | $216,500 | −$16,732 |
| Median gross rent | $740±$79 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.9%±12.2 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,076±$151 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.1%±4.2 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,715±31 | 2,108,902 | −443 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4%±5.6 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.3%±4.4 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 32.5%±4.3 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.6%±1.4 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 West Carroll Parish building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units across West Carroll Parish in 2025 (5 single-family), 0.5 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 West Carroll Parish get to work?
82.7% of West Carroll Parish's workers drive alone and 5.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | West Carroll Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.7%±3.2 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7%±2.6 pts | 6.3% | −4.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 82.7%±5.0 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.3%±4.8 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.8%±3.3 pts | 8.1% | +3.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.3 min±2.3 | 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 West Carroll Parish's census tracts?
West Carroll Parish is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $41,875 (Tract 1) to $52,176 (Tract 3).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does West Carroll Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 59th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 55th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 48th of 64 |
| Median household income | 41st of 64 |
| Median home value | 60th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 51st of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 46th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40th of 64 |
| Median age | 11th 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 West Carroll 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.