1st Advantage MortgageWinn Parish (13,467 residents) has a $48,871 median household income and $774 median rent, by the latest Census five-year survey. Whatever your own numbers, compare written offers on APR, fees and total cost, and verify the lender is licensed in Louisiana before sharing details.
On this page
- Winn Parish by the numbers
- How Winn Parish residents earn a living
- What Winn Parish households earn
- What it costs to live in Winn Parish
- Winn Parish's most unusual numbers
- Towns and communities in Winn Parish
- Counties near Winn Parish
- Winn Parish demographics against Louisiana
- Local borrowing considerations for Winn Parish
- $4,073 a month: the Winn Parish median budget
- A Winn Parish borrower's checklist
- Louisiana rules that apply in Winn Parish
- Keep exploring
- Frequently asked questions
Winn Parish by the numbers
Winn Parish is home to about 13,467 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey, which makes it the 54th most populous of 64 county-level areas in Louisiana. Land area is 950 square miles (2024 Gazetteer), so density runs near 14 per square mile. Winn Parish is classed as nonmetropolitan in the OMB's July 2023 list. Winnfield (4,021 people) heads the county's list of 8 Census places, 5 incorporated and 3 census-designated.
How Winn Parish residents earn a living
Top Winn Parish industry by residents employed: education and health care, 21%; second, manufacturing, 14%. Relative to Louisiana (6%), transportation, warehousing and utilities is 7 points bigger in Winn Parish (13%). 5.2% of Winn Parish's labor force reported being unemployed, averaged across 2020 to 2024. About 83% drive to work alone and 18% have trips of 45 minutes or more. 413 Winn Parish households, 8.6%, have no vehicle.
| Where residents work | Winn Parish | Difference from Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 21.2% | -4.3 pts |
| Manufacturing | 13.6% | +6.1 pts |
| Transportation, warehousing and utilities | 13.4% | +7.5 pts |
| Construction | 9.4% | +1.1 pts |
| Retail trade | 9.2% | -1.9 pts |
| Public administration | 8.0% | +2.6 pts |
A lender verifies what your own job pays. The county's industry mix tells you about the local economy, not about your application.
What Winn Parish households earn
The median household income in Winn Parish is $48,871; statewide it is $60,756, so Winn Parish runs 20% below Louisiana as a whole. In the state ranking that is 42nd of 64.
| Band | Winn Parish | Compared with Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 37.6% | +6.8 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 38.1% | -1.2 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 19.0% | -3.1 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | -2.5 pts |
About 38% of households earn under $35,000, while 24% clear $100,000. Poverty rate, Winn Parish: 24.3%; Louisiana: 18.9%. A household earning below the $48,871 median should test any payment carefully; one earning above it should still pick the shortest term it can manage.
What it costs to live in Winn Parish
Half of Winn Parish renters pay more than $774 a month and half pay less; the Louisiana midpoint is $1,064. 40% of renting households spend 30% or more of income on rent, and 25% spend half or more. With a median value of $108,500, a typical Winn Parish house costs 2.2 times what the median household earns in a year. Owners occupy 71% of homes. The median home was built in 1978, so roofs, wiring and heating systems are a common source of repair bills.
| Housing | Winn Parish | Louisiana statewide | Winn Parish vs state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $774/mo | $1,064/mo | 27% lower |
| Median home value | $108,500 | $216,500 | 50% lower |
| Owners | 71% | 67% | +3.8 pts |
| Rent-burdened renters | 40% | 55% | -15.2 pts |
| Burdened owners | 31% | 28% | +3.1 pts |
| Vacant units | 25% | 14% | +10.3 pts |
Winn Parish's most unusual numbers
Where Winn Parish lands at the extremes of Louisiana's county rankings:
- On the share of renters paying 30% or more of income for rent, Winn Parish sits near the bottom of Louisiana at 40%, 7th lowest of 64. Lower rent burdens mean more renters have slack, but test your own numbers.
- On the housing vacancy rate, Winn Parish sits near the top of Louisiana at 25%, 8th highest of 64. High vacancy often reflects seasonal or second homes.
- Winn Parish ranks 11th lowest of 64 Louisiana counties for population: 13,467, against 4,611,961 statewide. In a small county, the nearest lender may not be the best; compare online offers too.
Towns and communities in Winn Parish
8 Census places fall mainly inside Winn Parish; the 8 biggest are below. They account for 5,791 residents, leaving about 57% of the county in unincorporated, unnamed areas. From Winnfield to the smallest crossroads, Winn Parish residents share this guide.
| Town or CDP | Type | People | Median household income | Median gross rent | Miles from center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnfield | city | 4,021 | $42,318 | $783 | 1 mi |
| Dodson | village | 389 | $34,219 | $718 | 10 mi |
| Jordan Hill | CDP | 280 | n/a | n/a | 9 mi |
| Sikes | village | 279 | n/a | n/a | 13 mi |
| St. Maurice | CDP | 274 | n/a | n/a | 21 mi |
| Atlanta | village | 190 | n/a | n/a | 11 mi |
| Joyce | CDP | 189 | $59,113 | $599 | 3 mi |
| Calvin | village | 169 | $53,250 | n/a | 8 mi |
CDPs are unincorporated communities the Census Bureau defines for counting.
Counties near Winn Parish
Six nearby counties, 24 to 36 miles away by the straight-line distance between their centers. Winn Parish's $48,871 median trails 2 of the six and beats 4; the range runs $35,011 (Bienville Parish) to $68,497 (LaSalle Parish).
| Adjacent area | How far | HH income (median) | Rent (median) | Owner share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winn Parish | - | $48,871 | $774/mo | 71% |
| Grant Parish, LA | 24 mi | $64,016 | $904/mo | 79% |
| Jackson Parish, LA | 26 mi | $44,925 | $736/mo | 70% |
| Natchitoches Parish, LA | 30 mi | $46,292 | $786/mo | 61% |
| Caldwell Parish, LA | 33 mi | $47,028 | $830/mo | 69% |
| LaSalle Parish, LA | 33 mi | $68,497 | $657/mo | 81% |
| Bienville Parish, LA | 36 mi | $35,011 | $606/mo | 70% |
Winn Parish demographics against Louisiana
Degree holders: 14% of adults over 25. About 7% go without health insurance.
| Winn Parish | vs Louisiana | vs U.S. county median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | +2.1 yrs | -1.4 yrs |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.4% | -12.7 pts | -7.8 pts |
| No high school diploma | 17.3% | +4.6 pts | n/a |
| No health insurance | 6.5% | -1.3 pts | -1.3 pts |
| No vehicle | 8.6% | +0.2 pts | +3.2 pts |
| Work from home | 5.0% | -3.1 pts | -3.7 pts |
| Poverty rate | 24.3% | +5.3 pts | +11.1 pts |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 5.2% | -1.1 pts | +0.7 pts |
| Trip time | Share |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 28.1% |
| 15 to 29 min | 31.7% |
| 30 to 44 min | 22.1% |
| 45 to 59 min | 8.3% |
| 60+ min | 9.7% |
Local borrowing considerations for Winn Parish
The county's numbers point to a few situations that come up often for Winn Parish borrowers.
- Car trouble. For Winn Parish drivers (18% with 45-minute-plus trips), price the repair against the car's value first.
- 27% mobile homes. Many are not titled as real estate, so home-equity options may not apply; an unsecured loan is the usual route.
- Free help first. 24% of residents live below the poverty line; utility, rent and food programs cost nothing to repay (free options).
$4,073 a month: the Winn Parish median budget
Winn Parish's $48,871 median income, run through a debt-to-income check:
- $48,871 a year is $4,073 of gross monthly income
- Less median rent of $774, which is 19% of it
- 40% debt-to-income limit: $855 left for all other debt payments
Car, student loan and card payments come out of that room first. Try your own numbers in the calculator.
A Winn Parish borrower's checklist
Steps that save money for Winn Parish residents:
- Get a written quote for whatever you are paying for in Winn Parish.
- Compare the total repaid on every offer, not just the payment.
- Check the license, then the reviews, then the offer.
- Ask about early-payoff penalties.
Louisiana rules that apply in Winn Parish
The Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions is the place to verify any lender's Louisiana license. Federal complaints: consumerfinance.gov. The Louisiana guide covers state rules in more detail.
Keep exploring
The Louisiana guide covers the whole state.
Frequently asked questions
How much do households in Winn Parish earn?
The median is $48,871; 24% earn $100,000 or more and 38% under $35,000. A lender uses your own documented income, not this figure.
What do renters pay in Winn Parish?
$774 a month at the median, about 19% of median household income.
I live near Winnfield. Which guide is mine?
This one. Winnfield and the rest of Winn Parish have no separate city guide.
Does my county matter to the questionnaire?
Only your state does. Whether you live in Winn Parish or elsewhere in Louisiana, the same rules apply.
Is there a Winn Parish office that licenses lenders?
No, licensing is statewide. In Louisiana it is the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions.