County · Louisiana
West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. West Feliciana Parish had 15,134 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.1% since 2020, in line with Louisiana (−0.9%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 22125.
West 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
15,134
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,310 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,327
Median household income
$77,452
±$10,524 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$245,700
±$26,533 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$1,049
±$173 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in West Feliciana Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 15,310 residents in West Feliciana Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 15,134 for July 1, 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, in line with Louisiana (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,327 over 403 square miles of land.
| Measure | West Feliciana Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,327 | 4,611,961 | −101 |
| Households | 4,026±195 | 1,804,780 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.71±0.12 | 2.49 | −0.38 |
| Housing units | 5,162±63 | 2,108,902 | −284 |
West Feliciana Parish's population since 2000
From 15,111 in 2000 to 15,134 in 2025: up 0.2%. 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.
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 Feliciana Parish?
West Feliciana Parish holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is St. Francisville with 1,484 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| St. Francisville | 1,557 | $57,105 |
|---|
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 Feliciana Parish?
The median resident of West Feliciana Parish is 42.7 years old; 16.0% are under 18 and 15.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 50.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 42.9%. 1.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | West Feliciana Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7±1.0 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.0%±0.6 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.2%±0.9 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% | 7.2% | +2.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 50.1%±0.4 pts | 55.7% | −2.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 42.9%±1.4 pts | 30.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.5%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±1.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6%±0.9 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.8%±1.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3%±1.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 12.7%±2.7 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.5%±3.5 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.2%±2.2 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.6%±2.9 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.0%±1.7 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4%±0.5 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 Feliciana Parish earn?
Half of West Feliciana Parish's 4,026 households earn less than $77,452 a year (±$10,524), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $73,395 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | West Feliciana Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,452±$10,524 | $60,756 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $104,166±$10,316 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,951±$2,888 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.8%±3.7 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.5%±7.6 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.2%±4.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.0%±3.9 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 Feliciana Parish?
Owners occupy 75.7% of West Feliciana Parish's occupied homes and renters 24.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $245,700 by its owner (±$26,533). The median renter pays $1,049 a month including utilities, and 62.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | West Feliciana Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $245,700±$26,533 | $216,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,049±$173 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 62.1%±13.4 pts | 46.3% | +24.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,714±$232 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.7%±4.6 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,162±63 | 2,108,902 | −284 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8%±1.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2%±4.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.7%±5.4 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.7%±5.3 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.9%±2.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.2%±1.9 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 Feliciana Parish building?
Builders took permits for 57 new housing units across West Feliciana Parish in 2025 (57 single-family), 3.8 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 Feliciana Parish get to work?
87.5% of West Feliciana Parish's workers drive alone and 7.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.3 minutes.
| Measure | West Feliciana Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 43.8%±2.8 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1%±2.8 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 87.5%±4.6 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.4%±2.3 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.5%±3.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.3 min±3.6 | 25.7 min | +6.3 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 West Feliciana Parish's census tracts?
West Feliciana Parish is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $51,723 (Tract 9518.01) to $106,688 (Tract 9517.05).
| Tract 9517.0322125951703 | 0±14 | not published |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9517.0422125951704 | 1,362±243 | $72,139 |
| Tract 9517.0522125951705 | 2,339±396 | $106,688 |
| Tract 9518.0122125951801 | 1,726±306 | $51,723 |
| Tract 9518.0222125951802 | 1,694±320 | $85,938 |
| Tract 9518.0322125951803 | 3,369±471 | $78,086 |
| Tract 980022125980000 | 4,837±273 | $89,083 |
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 Feliciana Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 50th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 20th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 36th of 64 |
| Median household income | 7th of 64 |
| Median home value | 8th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 17th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 59th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16th of 64 |
| Median age | 9th 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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