Population 15,327 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Feliciana Parish
Household size in West Feliciana Parish
| Period | West Feliciana Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.10 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.30 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
At 2.65 people per household, West Feliciana Parish sits right at the national average. Household size has crept up from 2.59 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
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 West Feliciana Parish
| Period | West Feliciana Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 35.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.7 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 36.8 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 37.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
West Feliciana Parish skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 41.3, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 West Feliciana Parish
| Period | West Feliciana Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 14.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 13.9% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 14.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in West Feliciana Parish (12.5%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the Baton Rouge area as a whole (14.0%). The single-parent share is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 West Feliciana Parish
Renters in West Feliciana Parish
| Period | West Feliciana Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.9% | 30.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.1% | 31.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 31.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 30.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.3% of households in West Feliciana Parish rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About four in ten owners (40.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 4.6 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 West Feliciana Parish
| Period | West Feliciana Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 14.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.5% of the housing in West Feliciana Parish, 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 6.2 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 West Feliciana Parish
| Period | West Feliciana Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in West Feliciana Parish is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. Even so, homes here are older than in the Baton Rouge area overall, where the median home dates to 1990. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 West Feliciana Parish
| Period | West Feliciana Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $681 | $775 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $883 | $890 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $779 | $1,001 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,075 | $1,207 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$393 | +$432 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in West Feliciana Parish costs $1,075 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $393 a month from 2006–10, a 58% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 47.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southeast.
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 West Feliciana Parish
Bachelor's degrees in West Feliciana Parish
| Period | West Feliciana Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 26.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 27.9% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 28.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.5% | 31.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +5.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in West Feliciana Parish: 25.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northwest.
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 West Feliciana Parish
| Period | West Feliciana Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.0% | 85.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.0% | 86.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.0% | 87.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.5% | 88.9% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.5 pts | +3.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in West Feliciana Parish never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 14.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 West Feliciana Parish
| Period | West Feliciana Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in West Feliciana Parish has been low: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Louisiana county has lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 6.7 points since 2006–10, 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).
West Feliciana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Feliciana Parish | 2.65 | 42.0 | 12.5% | 24.3% | 21.5% | 1984 | $1,075 | 25.5% | 82.5% | 2.2% |
| East Feliciana Parish | 2.64 | 43.7 | 8.9% | 14.4% | 22.8% | 1989 | $909 | 21.3% | 87.1% | 5.3% |
| St. Helena Parish | 2.70 | 42.1 | 17.5% | 21.0% | 21.0% | 1989 | $930 | 10.5% | 82.7% | 16.7% |
| Washington Parish | 2.49 | 40.8 | 14.9% | 30.7% | 17.5% | 1984 | $738 | 12.4% | 84.3% | 10.3% |
| Beauregard Parish | 2.68 | 37.8 | 11.1% | 15.2% | 14.1% | 1993 | $897 | 17.1% | 87.3% | 6.3% |
| Stone County | 2.77 | 39.1 | 9.6% | 19.3% | 11.9% | 1996 | $924 | 17.0% | 87.1% | 7.9% |
| Jasper County | 2.30 | 43.6 | 12.2% | 21.0% | 16.1% | 1987 | $905 | 15.6% | 90.0% | 12.1% |
| George County | 2.65 | 37.4 | 11.9% | 17.9% | 10.3% | 1990 | $813 | 19.1% | 87.9% | 7.2% |
| Tyler County | 2.55 | 43.5 | 11.3% | 18.8% | 24.8% | 1985 | $1,014 | 12.3% | 86.0% | 7.8% |
| Polk County | 2.59 | 44.4 | 13.9% | 21.9% | 24.8% | 1990 | $1,027 | 17.6% | 83.8% | 9.6% |
| Trinity County | 2.32 | 49.1 | 9.8% | 20.6% | 25.5% | 1988 | $860 | 16.8% | 87.6% | 7.0% |
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 West Feliciana 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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