Population 18,174 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Concordia Parish
Household size in Concordia Parish
| Period | Concordia Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in Concordia Parish has 2.53 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.59 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Concordia Parish
| Period | Concordia Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.5 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.7 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.6 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Concordia Parish is 37.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 39.0, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Concordia Parish
| Period | Concordia Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Concordia Parish: 21.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only three of Louisiana's 64 counties have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Concordia Parish
Renters in Concordia Parish
| Period | Concordia Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.2% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.1% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.9% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Concordia Parish own their homes; 25.8% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Just over six in ten owners (63.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the west. The renter share has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Concordia Parish
| Period | Concordia Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Concordia Parish: 21.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Concordia Parish
| Period | Concordia Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Concordia Parish are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Louisiana overall, where the median home dates to 1984. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Concordia Parish
| Period | Concordia Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $485 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $515 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $699 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $856 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$371 | +$366 | +$606 |
Rent in Concordia Parish runs $856 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $371 a month from 2006–10, a 76% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Concordia Parish
Bachelor's degrees in Concordia Parish
| Period | Concordia Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Concordia Parish have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 18.4%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.4 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Concordia Parish
| Period | Concordia Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.4% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.4% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.3% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.1% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.6 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Concordia Parish never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 12.6 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Concordia Parish
| Period | Concordia Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Concordia Parish runs well above the national rate: 10.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only two of Louisiana's 64 counties have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.1 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Concordia Parish compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia Parish | 2.53 | 37.4 | 21.6% | 25.8% | 21.8% | 1978 | $856 | 18.4% | 84.1% | 10.6% |
| Adams County | 2.35 | 44.8 | 15.7% | 31.9% | 23.0% | 1971 | $744 | 21.8% | 86.8% | 6.9% |
| Catahoula Parish | 2.40 | 43.4 | 19.1% | 22.0% | 27.5% | 1984 | $740 | 17.1% | 78.8% | 7.8% |
| Franklin County | 2.49 | 43.8 | 21.3% | 18.3% | 29.1% | 1982 | $770 | 18.6% | 86.9% | 3.6% |
| Grant Parish | 2.56 | 39.5 | 12.2% | 20.6% | 16.4% | 1991 | $920 | 15.8% | 83.8% | 3.2% |
| Lincoln County | 2.73 | 42.2 | 12.0% | 25.1% | 18.4% | 1985 | $814 | 19.0% | 87.3% | 3.2% |
| Lawrence County | 2.80 | 39.6 | 10.0% | 16.5% | 24.4% | 1983 | $763 | 12.8% | 84.7% | 9.3% |
| Jefferson Davis County | 2.50 | 47.1 | 14.9% | 15.5% | 22.0% | 1988 | $727 | 12.0% | 87.7% | 9.5% |
| Covington County | 2.48 | 40.1 | 14.2% | 22.5% | 12.8% | 1989 | $679 | 18.2% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| Sabine Parish | 2.53 | 43.0 | 13.6% | 19.7% | 31.6% | 1986 | $812 | 14.7% | 87.0% | 6.6% |
| Jones County | 2.64 | 38.6 | 14.5% | 24.9% | 13.8% | 1983 | $802 | 20.3% | 86.9% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Concordia Parish. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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