Concordia County

Concordia Parish, Louisiana, has an estimated population of approximately 20,000 people. The racial composition is around 60% White, 36% African American, 3% Hispanic or Latino, and 1% other races. The median household income is about $30,000, with around 25% of the population living below the poverty line. The area has a fairly even gender distribution and a median age of approximately 40 years.

Concordia Parish, LA, has a median home value of approximately $83,600. The median rent is around $638 per month. Homeownership rate stands at about 66%, while 34% of residents are renters. The average household size is roughly 2.5 persons. These figures reflect the relatively affordable cost of living in the area compared to national averages.

Concordia Parish in Louisiana does not have a government entity named "Concordia County" as Louisiana uses parishes instead of counties. Here's a summary of the latest election information as of my knowledge cutoff in October 2021:

In the most recent elections:

• Sheriff's race had candidates: David Hedrick and Dusty Gates.
• Police Jury seats were contested by multiple candidates across various districts within the parish.
• Voter turnout was approximately 50%.

For the most recent and accurate election results, registered voters, and candidate lists, please refer to the official Concordia Parish Clerk of Court website or the Louisiana Secretary of State's election portal. Always check local news outlets for updates on candidates and outcomes.

Note: Numerical values such as exact voter turnout percentages, margin of victory, and number of registered voters should be verified against real-time data sources.

Concordia Parish, Louisiana, reports relatively modest educational attainment levels. According to recent data:

• High school diploma attainment is approximately 78.9%, below the national average of about 88% and the Louisiana state average of around 84%.
• Around 13% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33% and Louisiana’s state average of 25%.

The lower educational attainment in Concordia Parish reflects broader challenges faced by many rural areas, underscoring the need for targeted educational and economic development initiatives.

Concordia Parish, Louisiana, not designated as a county, demonstrates specific employment data and industry trends. As of the most recent data, the unemployment rate in Concordia Parish is approximately 5.6%, above the national average of 3.7% and the state average of 4.3%. The labor force participation rate is around 54%, slightly lower than the national average of 63%.

Top industries in Concordia Parish include:

1. Healthcare and Social Assistance,
2. Retail Trade,
3. Accommodation and Food Services,
4. Manufacturing,
5. Education Services.

Healthcare and social assistance dominate the local job market, reflecting a trend consistent yet smaller in scale compared to national averages where sectors like technology and professional services have higher prominence. Comparatively, employment in agriculture-related activities is higher in Concordia Parish than the national average, contributing to the local economic fabric given its geographic locale along the Mississippi River.

As of the most recent data, the average household income in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, is approximately $36,000. This is significantly lower than both the national average and the state average.

• National Average Household Income: $68,703
• Louisiana State Average Household Income: $49,469

Here's a comparison table for clarity:

Concordia Parish's average household income is thus around 48% lower than the national average and about 27% lower than the state average. This highlights the economic challenges faced by residents in Concordia Parish compared to broader state and national benchmarks.

As of recent data, Concordia Parish, Louisiana has a crime rate of approximately 38.8 per 1,000 residents annually. This data indicates that the area experiences a higher than average crime rate when compared to national statistics. The crime rates delineate the types of crimes occurring in the parish, providing a clearer outlook on safety concerns.

These figures highlight the need for continued community awareness and law enforcement efforts to improve safety in Concordia Parish.