Red River Parish, Louisiana

About Red River Parish, Louisiana

Red River Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 7,443, making it the 2,700th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Red River Parish is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Red River Parish is $49,167, which ranks #2,816 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.

The median home value in Red River Parish is $119,700, 57.5% below the national median. Renters in Red River Parish pay a median gross rent of $729 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Red River Parish, 14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.7 min.

Red River Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 55.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (40.3%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).

All data for Red River Parish, Louisiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.