County · Louisiana
Winn Parish, Louisiana
Winn Parish, Louisiana. Winn Parish had 14,961 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.8% since 2020, while Louisiana shrank 0.9%. It holds 9 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 22127.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,961
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,755 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,467
Median household income
$48,871
±$7,172 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$108,500
±$11,438 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$774
±$159 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Winn Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 13,755 residents in Winn Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 14,961 for July 1, 2025, up 8.8% since 2020, while Louisiana shrank 0.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 13,467 over 950 square miles of land.
| Measure | Winn Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,467 | 4,611,961 | −846 |
| Households | 4,790±239 | 1,804,780 | −693 |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.12 | 2.49 | +0.24 |
| Housing units | 6,362±40 | 2,108,902 | −955 |
Winn Parish's population since 2000
From 16,894 in 2000 to 14,961 in 2025: down 11.4%. 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 Winn Parish?
Winn Parish holds 9 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Winnfield with 4,480 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Winnfield | 4,153 | $42,318 |
|---|---|---|
| JoyceGEOID 2238880 | 328 | $59,113 |
| DodsonGEOID 2221170 | 294 | $34,219 |
| St. MauriceGEOID 2267635 | 266 | not published |
| CalvinGEOID 2211930 | 242 | $53,250 |
| Jordan HillGEOID 2238845 | 196 | not published |
| AtlantaGEOID 2203390 | 149 | not published |
| SikesGEOID 2270385 | 112 | not published |
| TullosGEOID 2276615 | 304 | $54,750 |
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 Winn Parish?
The median resident of Winn Parish is 40.1 years old; 20.7% are under 18 and 18.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 26.5%. 6.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Winn Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1±2.0 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.7%±1.0 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.2%±0.7 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.8% | 7.2% | +5.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.7%±0.2 pts | 55.7% | −4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 26.5%±1.7 pts | 30.5% | −5.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8%±1.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.9%±1.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.5%±2.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±2.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 20.4%±3.5 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.5%±2.3 pts | 7.8% | −4.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.7%±3.1 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.4%±3.0 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.5%±1.5 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.2 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 Winn Parish earn?
Half of Winn Parish's 4,790 households earn less than $48,871 a year (±$7,172), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $47,201 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Winn Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,871±$7,172 | $60,756 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $68,500±$6,639 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,211±$2,522 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.3%±4.5 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 39.1%±8.3 pts | 25.4% | +17.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.4%±3.8 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.0%±3.6 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 Winn Parish?
Owners occupy 71.2% of Winn Parish's occupied homes and renters 28.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $108,500 by its owner (±$11,438). The median renter pays $774 a month including utilities, and 36.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Winn Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $108,500±$11,438 | $216,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $774±$159 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.7%±12.6 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,120±$77 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.2%±5.1 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,362±40 | 2,108,902 | −955 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8%±3.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.1%±5.3 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 26.9%±4.2 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.6%±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 Winn Parish building?
Builders took permits for 9 new housing units across Winn Parish in 2025 (9 single-family), 0.6 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 Winn Parish get to work?
83.0% of Winn Parish's workers drive alone and 5.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Winn Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 46.8%±3.5 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2%±2.6 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.0%±4.6 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.4%±2.8 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.8%±1.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.0%±2.5 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.0 min±5.5 | 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 Winn Parish's census tracts?
Winn Parish is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $40,996 (Tract 9604) to $52,245 (Tract 9602.01).
| Tract 960122127960100 | 3,423±349 | $45,577 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9602.0122127960201 | 3,323±337 | $52,245 |
| Tract 9602.0222127960202 | 2,383±310 | $47,464 |
| Tract 960322127960300 | 2,387±374 | $52,188 |
| Tract 960422127960400 | 1,951±310 | $40,996 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Winn Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 54th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 2nd of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 61st of 64 |
| Median household income | 42nd of 64 |
| Median home value | 53rd of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 46th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 17th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46th of 64 |
| Median age | 22nd 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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