West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana is located in the southeastern corner of the state and is part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the parish is 15,622, and the median age is 44.2 years. The median household income is $54,842, which is slightly lower than the state median of $58,869. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is lower than the national average of 6.3%.
The racial makeup of the parish is 77.7% White, 19.6% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.8% from two or more races. The majority of the population is Christian, with the largest denominations being Baptist and Catholic.
Education in West Feliciana Parish is provided by the West Feliciana Parish School System, which consists of four elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The school system is rated as an A+ by the Louisiana Department of Education. The parish also has three private schools.
The real estate market in West Feliciana Parish is relatively stable. The median home value is $161,600, which is slightly higher than the state median of $151,200. The median rent is $919, which is lower than the national median of $1,062. The median price per square foot is $106, which is lower than the national median of $123. The vacancy rate is 8.1%, which is lower than the national average of 8.7%.
Overall, West Feliciana Parish has a strong economy and a stable real estate market. The median household income is slightly lower than the state median, but the unemployment rate is lower than the national average. The school system is highly rated, and the median home value is slightly higher than the state median.