East Carroll Parish, LA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$28,321
Per Capita Income
$16,689
Poverty Rate
35.7%
SNAP Recipients
29.7%
Gini Index
0.551
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K45.5%
$25K–$50K19.9%
$50K–$75K12.6%
$75K–$100K6.5%
$100K–$150K11.6%
$150K–$200K2.8%
$200K+1.1%
The median household income in East Carroll Parish, LA is $28,321 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $16,689. 35.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 29.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.551 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).