County

East Carroll County, LA

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Louisiana

👥7,159Population
💰$27,182Median HH Income▼ 64% below avg
🎂36.6Median Age
🏠$76,612Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓21.0%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊11.4%Unemployment▲ 133% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.6% Female 42.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 29%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 64.1%Other: 4.1%Race
White29.0%
Hispanic2.1%
Black64.1%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
14%
25–44
28%
45–64
20%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty26.8% ▲ 168% above avg
College Grads21.0% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment11.4% ▲ 133% above avg
No HS Diploma60 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,325 (38.1%)
Some College702 (20.2%)
Associates659 (19%)
Bachelors213 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree518 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 20.2%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College20.2%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.1%Renter: 41.9%Tenure
Owner58.1%
Renter41.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$27,182 ▼ 64% below avg
Median Home Value$76,612 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$767/mo
Total Housing Units3,388
Vacant Units900

Income Distribution

Under $25k
47%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
58%
About East Carroll County, LA

East Carroll County is located in Louisiana and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,159 residents. With a median age of 36.57, it is a relatively young county.

East Carroll County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $27,182 is well below the national average. Unemployment stands at 11.4%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 26.8% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in East Carroll County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $76,612 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $767.

The residents of East Carroll County are majority Black (64.11%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

East Carroll County, LA is a lower-income area in Louisiana. The 3 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in East Carroll County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
71254 Lake Providence 6,500 $25,987 $75,600 $767 10.2% 21.4%
71286 Transylvania 436 $45,000 $91,700 — 35.4% 10.5%

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