1st Advantage MortgageThe median East Feliciana Parish household earns $73,085, and 16% of residents live below the poverty line. Your income, debts and credit decide what you qualify for. Get offers in writing, compare the total repaid, and never pay a fee up front.
On this page
- Who lives in East Feliciana Parish
- Rent, home values and ownership in East Feliciana Parish
- How much East Feliciana Parish households make
- Jobs and commutes in East Feliciana Parish
- How East Feliciana Parish compares with nearby counties
- East Feliciana Parish towns compared
- East Feliciana Parish households compared
- Borrowing situations common in East Feliciana Parish
- A East Feliciana Parish household budget, worked through
- Licensing and complaints for East Feliciana Parish
- Steps before you apply in East Feliciana Parish
- Nearby and statewide guides
- Frequently asked questions
Who lives in East Feliciana Parish
The latest five-year Census estimate puts East Feliciana Parish's population at 19,271; only 47 of Louisiana's 64 county-level areas are larger. Land area is 453 square miles (2024 Gazetteer), so density runs near 43 per square mile. It is one of the counties that make up the Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan statistical area (OMB, 2023). Of the 5 Census places inside East Feliciana Parish, Jackson leads by population with about 3,958; 5 of the 5 are incorporated.
Rent, home values and ownership in East Feliciana Parish
Renters in East Feliciana Parish pay a median of $911 a month, 14% below the Louisiana figure of $1,064. Rent takes 30% or more of income for 45% of renter households here. Home values center on $228,100, or 3.1 years of median income. 86% of East Feliciana Parish households own their home and 14% rent. The median year built is 1989.
| Housing | East Feliciana Parish | Louisiana statewide | Typical U.S. county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $911/mo | $1,064/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $228,100 | $216,500 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 86% | 67% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 45% | 55% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 24% | 28% | n/a |
| Mobile homes | 28.2% | 12.6% | n/a |
| Vacant units | 22% | 14% | n/a |
In an owner-heavy county like East Feliciana Parish, many borrowers can also choose a home equity loan or line of credit. Those can price lower but put the house on the line, so compare the two in writing; our personal loan vs. HELOC guide walks through it.
How much East Feliciana Parish households make
East Feliciana Parish households have a median income of $73,085 (ACS 2020 to 2024), which ranks 9th of 64 in Louisiana.
| Yearly household income | East Feliciana Parish | Gap to Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 27.2% | -3.5 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 36.2% | -3.1 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 26.6% | +4.5 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 10.0% | +2.2 pts |
The spread is wide: 37% of East Feliciana Parish households make $100,000 or more, and 27% make less than $35,000. Census counts 16.2% of East Feliciana Parish residents in poverty, against 18.9% across Louisiana. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.480 (0 is perfect equality). If your income is irregular, as it often is with tips, gig work or seasonal jobs, plan around your leaner months rather than the East Feliciana Parish median.
Jobs and commutes in East Feliciana Parish
The biggest employer of East Feliciana Parish residents, by industry, is education and health care at 23% of workers, followed by retail trade (13%). Compared with Louisiana, the county leans toward public administration (11% against 5%). The survey's unemployment rate for East Feliciana Parish averages 5.9% over 2020 to 2024 (state: 6.3%). 33% of commuters travel 45 minutes or more each way, and 7% work from home. Households without a car make up 5.5% of the total (8.4% statewide).
| Industry (employed residents 16+) | East Feliciana Parish | Gap to Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 23.2% | -2.3 pts |
| Retail trade | 12.7% | +1.6 pts |
| Construction | 11.6% | +3.3 pts |
| Public administration | 11.4% | +5.9 pts |
| Professional and administrative services | 8.3% | -1.5 pts |
| Manufacturing | 7.3% | -0.2 pts |
A lender verifies what your own job pays. The county's industry mix tells you about the local economy, not about your application.
How East Feliciana Parish compares with nearby counties
Distances run center to center, from St. Helena Parish at 20 miles out to West Baton Rouge Parish at 30. 2 of the six report a higher median household income than East Feliciana Parish; West Baton Rouge Parish is highest at $87,299 and Wilkinson County lowest at $35,311. Some neighbors are in Mississippi. Lender licensing is state by state, so a loan for a East Feliciana Parish resident follows Louisiana rules.
| County | Miles | Median household income | Median rent | Homeownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Feliciana Parish | - | $73,085 | $911/mo | 86% |
| St. Helena Parish, LA | 20 mi | $41,934 | $870/mo | 79% |
| East Baton Rouge Parish, LA | 21 mi | $63,071 | $1,147/mo | 59% |
| West Feliciana Parish, LA | 23 mi | $77,452 | $1,049/mo | 76% |
| Wilkinson County, MS | 28 mi | $35,311 | $686/mo | 78% |
| Amite County, MS | 29 mi | $37,222 | $670/mo | 82% |
| West Baton Rouge Parish, LA | 30 mi | $87,299 | $973/mo | 77% |
East Feliciana Parish towns compared
Here are the 5 most populous of the county's 5 Census places, with income and rent from the same 2020 to 2024 survey. About 39% of East Feliciana Parish residents live in one of the 5. Slaughter has the highest median household income on the list ($72,438) and Wilson the lowest ($34,444), counting places with at least 500 residents. Median rent ranges from $381 in Wilson to $1,571 in Slaughter. This guide covers each of the 5 places and the rural areas around them.
| Name | Kind | Pop. | Income | Rent | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | town | 3,958 | $37,844 | $785 | 10 mi |
| Slaughter | town | 1,250 | $72,438 | $1,571 | 10 mi |
| Clinton | town | 1,136 | $57,609 | $993 | 2 mi |
| Wilson | village | 838 | $34,444 | $381 | 7 mi |
| Norwood | village | 340 | $43,679 | $980 | 10 mi |
East Feliciana Parish households compared
College graduates make up 19% of the adult population. The uninsured rate is 4.8%, against 7.8% for Louisiana.
| Indicator | East Feliciana Parish | All of Louisiana | U.S. county median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0 | 38.0 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.3% | 27.0% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 15.2% | 12.7% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 4.8% | 7.8% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 5.5% | 8.4% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 16.2% | 18.9% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 5.9% | 6.3% | 4.4% |
| Minutes to work | East Feliciana Parish workers |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 18.2% |
| 15 to 29 min | 20.7% |
| 30 to 44 min | 27.9% |
| 45 to 59 min | 16.7% |
| 60+ min | 16.6% |
Borrowing situations common in East Feliciana Parish
Based on the East Feliciana Parish data above, these borrowing questions are most likely to matter locally.
- Commuter costs. 33% drive 45 minutes or more. Compare shop financing with a loan, and keep a small repair fund.
- Repairs on manufactured housing. With 28% of homes here, compare a personal loan with any dealer or park repair program.
- Check your file. An error fixed before you apply can change the offers a East Feliciana Parish borrower sees (free reports).
A East Feliciana Parish household budget, worked through
Here is the East Feliciana Parish median household run through a simple DTI check. Your numbers will differ.
- Start: $6,090 gross per month ($73,085 / 12)
- Median rent: $911, or 15 cents of every gross dollar
- Under a 40% cap, $2,436 total minus rent leaves $1,525
Subtract what you already pay on other debts. A new payment should fit in what remains, with some to spare.
Licensing and complaints for East Feliciana Parish
Consumer lenders serving East Feliciana Parish are licensed by the state, not the county; in Louisiana that is the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions. Federal complaints: consumerfinance.gov. See the Louisiana state guide for the statewide picture.
Steps before you apply in East Feliciana Parish
A short checklist for East Feliciana Parish borrowers:
- Borrow the amount the job needs; extra cash adds interest.
- Shop at least three lenders, including one East Feliciana Parish-area credit union.
- Confirm the lender is licensed in Louisiana.
- Never pay a fee up front to get a loan.
Nearby and statewide guides
For statewide rules and data, see the Louisiana guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much do households in East Feliciana Parish earn?
The median is $73,085; 37% earn $100,000 or more and 27% under $35,000. A lender uses your own documented income, not this figure.
How does East Feliciana Parish rent compare with Louisiana?
$911 locally versus $1,064 for the state, 14% below.
Does this page cover Jackson?
Yes, along with the other 4 Census places in East Feliciana Parish, such as Slaughter, Clinton, Wilson.
Does my county matter to the questionnaire?
Only your state does. Whether you live in East Feliciana Parish or elsewhere in Louisiana, the same rules apply.
Who regulates personal lenders for East Feliciana Parish residents?
The Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions licenses consumer lenders in Louisiana; the CFPB takes complaints about any lender, and the FTC wants to hear about fee-first offers.