East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana is a small rural parish located in the southeastern corner of the state. It is bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Amite River to the west. With a population of just over 20,000, East Feliciana Parish is one of the least populated parishes in Louisiana.
The economy of East Feliciana Parish is largely driven by agriculture, with the majority of the population employed in the farming and ranching industries. The parish has a relatively high unemployment rate of 8.5%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 6.7%. The median household income in the parish is $38,917, which is lower than the national average of $60,293.
The demographics of East Feliciana Parish are primarily African American, with approximately 70% of the population identifying as such. The remaining population is primarily white, with a small percentage of Native Americans, Asians, and Hispanics. The median age in the parish is 35.2 years, which is slightly lower than the national average of 38.2 years.
Education in East Feliciana Parish is provided by two school districts, the East Feliciana Parish School District and the West Feliciana Parish School District. The two districts serve a combined total of 8,400 students in grades K-12. The parish has two public high schools, one public middle school, and six public elementary schools. The parish also has two private schools, one Catholic school and one non-denominational Christian school.
Real estate in East Feliciana Parish is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $107,800. This is significantly lower than the national median of $231,000. The median rent in the parish is $722, which is lower than the national average of $1,062. The majority of the housing in the parish is single-family homes, with a small percentage of townhouses and apartments.