County

West Carroll County, LA

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Louisiana

👥9,743Population
💰$48,237Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$99,338Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓20.3%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.2%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 15.9%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.8%Race
White79.2%
Hispanic3.7%
Black15.9%
Asian0.1%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads20.3% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma150 (2.5%)
HS Graduate2,583 (42.8%)
Some College1,099 (18.2%)
Associates994 (16.5%)
Bachelors252 (4.2%)
Graduate Degree962 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 4.2%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College18.2%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors4.2%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.8%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.8%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,237 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$99,338 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$727/mo
Total Housing Units4,740
Vacant Units828

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
55%
About West Carroll County, LA

West Carroll County is located in Louisiana and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,743 residents. With a median age of 41.15, it is a middle-aged county.

West Carroll County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $48,236 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 15.6% is above the national average.

Housing in West Carroll County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $99,338 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $727. Homeownership rates are high at 72.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of West Carroll County are primarily White (79.24%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

West Carroll County, LA is a working-class area in Louisiana. The 5 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 West Carroll County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
71237 Epps 1,268 $49,095 $101,200 $913 10.9% 14.5%
71242 Forest 89 $39,063 56.3% 50.0%
71263 Oak Grove 6,241 $44,965 $94,000 $662 2.1% 22.2%
71266 Pioneer 1,783 $59,536 $116,700 $823 9.7% 17.7%