West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 50th-largest in Louisiana
The population of West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana is 15,381 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 50th-largest county in Louisiana. The median household income is $74,277, the median home value is $263,200, and the median age is 42.2.
The population of West Feliciana Parish has declined 3.1% since 2010 (15,636 → 15,155), a -0.22% annualized rate.
15,381
Population
-0.22%
Annual growth
38
People / sq mi
$74,277
Median Income
$263,200
Median Home Value
West Feliciana Parish covers 403 sq mi of land at 38.1 people per square mile.
About West Feliciana Parish, LA
In West Feliciana Parish, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $263,200. West Feliciana Parish is a county in Louisiana with a population of 15,381. It ranks #50 among counties in Louisiana by population.
Median household income is $74,277, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.3%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $263,200, with typical rent around $998.
22.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 7.1% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in West Feliciana Parish — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
West Feliciana Parish Population History (2010-2024)
The county of West Feliciana Parish had a population of 15,636 in 2010 and 15,155 in 2024, a -3.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,636 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.22%.
15,155
Population (2024)
15,636
Population (2010)
15,636
Peak (2010)
-0.22%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,636 |
| 2011 | 15,511 |
| 2012 | 15,471 |
| 2013 | 15,455 |
| 2014 | 15,372 |
| 2015 | 15,376 |
| 2016 | 15,322 |
| 2017 | 15,373 |
| 2018 | 15,474 |
| 2019 | 15,570 |
| 2020 | 15,262 |
| 2021 | 15,503 |
| 2022 | 15,390 |
| 2023 | 15,327 |
| 2024 | 15,155 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 50.5% |
| Black or African American | 45.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.2
Median Age
32.0%
Female
68.0%
Male
15.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 13.4% · Seniors (65+): 15.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $74,277+$14,254 vs state |
| Mean household income | $102,965 |
| Per-capita income | $29,175 |
| Poverty rate | 8.3%-5.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 42.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in West Feliciana Parish is professional & business services, accounting for 24.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
0.2%
Carpool
87.5%
Public transit
7.1%
Work from home
32.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$263,200+$54,500 vs state
Median home value
$998
Median rent
78.8%
Homeownership rate
5,127
Total housing units
76.3%
Occupied
23.7%
Vacant
21.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.8%
With health insurance
94.8%
With broadband internet
18.9%
Foreign-born
6.6%
Veterans (18+)
12.1%
With a disability
96.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
84.6%
High School+
22.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana has a population of 15,381 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 50th-largest county in Louisiana. Population density is 38 people per square mile.
The population of West Feliciana Parish has declined 3.1% since 2010 (15,636 → 15,155), a -0.22% annualized rate.
The median household income in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana is $74,277, with mean (average) household income of $102,965 and per-capita income of $29,175. 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In West Feliciana Parish, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (50.5%), Black or African American (45.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana is 42.2 years. Residents are 32.0% female and 68.0% male.
The median home value in West Feliciana Parish is $263,200 and median monthly rent is $998. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,127 total housing units, 23.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.
New Orleans is among the largest cities associated with West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, with a population of 376,035.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.