East Carroll Parish, Louisiana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
East Carroll Parish, LA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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F
Health Well below averageLeast healthy county in Louisiana
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F
Income Well below averageLeast wealthy county in Louisiana
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F
Education Well below averageLeast educated county in Louisiana
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | East Carroll Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,072 | 4,610,276 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 16.0 | 88.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.55% | -0.10% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.6 | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Households | 2,617 | 1,803,262 | 130,235,071 |
Population in East Carroll Parish declined by 14.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 7,072 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in East Carroll Parish is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 26.3% of residents. That is 4.8 points above Louisiana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,860 26.3% +4.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,457 20.6% -1.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,339 18.9% -0.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,004 14.2% -3.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Louisiana, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 43.6% of the people living in East Carroll Parish and men 56.4%.
- Women 43.6% Louisiana 51.1%
- Men 56.4% Louisiana 48.9%
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Economy
East Carroll Parish has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | East Carroll Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $33,130 | $60,934 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.51% | 3.69% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 13.9% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in East Carroll Parish is about 46% lower than in Louisiana.
Housing
| Metric | East Carroll Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $122,916 | $170,446 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $652 | $1,063 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 58.4% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in East Carroll Parish is about 15.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $652 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in East Carroll Parish spend about 23 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 95 hours, about 4.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | East Carroll Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 11.4 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 22.9 | 42.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 95 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,952 | $5,493 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 8.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,150 | 8,275 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 262 | 1,164 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Louisiana:
East Carroll Parish (11.4 min), Madison Parish (13.1 min), St. Mary Parish (15.5 min).
Slowest:
West Feliciana Parish (32.8 min), East Feliciana Parish (32.8 min), St. Helena Parish (32.4 min).
The average commute time in East Carroll Parish is 11 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Louisiana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
East Carroll Parish has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | East Carroll Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.1% | 24.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.03 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Louisiana:
Orleans Parish (0.3), East Baton Rouge Parish (0.3), St. Tammany Parish (0.3).
Lowest:
East Carroll Parish (0.1), Assumption Parish (0.2), Evangeline Parish (0.2).
Health
East Carroll Parish has a health index of F, which means it scores poorly in health.
| Metric | East Carroll Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 69.0 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 32.8% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 30.7% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Louisiana:
St. Tammany Parish (0.8), Ascension Parish (0.8), Vernon Parish (0.8).
Lowest:
East Carroll Parish (0.7), Madison Parish (0.7), Tensas Parish (0.7).
East Carroll Parish, LA Compared With Nearby Counties
How East Carroll Parish, LA compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Carroll Parish, LA | 7,072 | $33,130 #2/2 | $122,916 #1/2 | 11.4 min #1/2 |
| Warren County, MS | 43,020 | $59,098 | $97,454 | 17.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about East Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
How many people live in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana?
About 7,072 people live in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana, in 2,617 households of 2.0 people on average. The median age is 37.6, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is East Carroll Parish, Louisiana mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, East Carroll Parish, Louisiana has 16 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 18% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana?
The median home costs 3.7 times the median household income ($122,916 against $33,130), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $652 a month takes about 24% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana?
Unemployment in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana is 13.9%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana have a college degree?
10.1% of adults in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 10), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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