Richest & Poorest Counties in Louisiana
Louisiana has 64 counties. The wealthiest county by median household income is Ascension Parish at $91,549 , while the lowest-income county is Claiborne Parish at $32,831 . The statewide median household income is $60,756, compared to the national median of $75,149.
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Louisiana — Median Household Income by County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates. All values are estimates subject to margin of error.
Richest Counties in Louisiana
Top 10 counties ranked by median household income.
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ascension Parish | $91,549 |
| 2 | West Baton Rouge Parish | $87,299 |
| 3 | Plaquemines Parish | $86,315 |
| 4 | St. Tammany Parish | $81,202 |
| 5 | St. Charles Parish | $80,897 |
| 6 | Livingston Parish | $80,122 |
| 7 | West Feliciana Parish | $77,452 |
| 8 | Cameron Parish | $75,278 |
| 9 | East Feliciana Parish | $73,085 |
| 10 | Bossier Parish | $69,617 |
Poorest Counties in Louisiana
Bottom 10 counties ranked by median household income.
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Claiborne Parish | $32,831 |
| 63 | East Carroll Parish | $33,341 |
| 62 | Bienville Parish | $35,011 |
| 61 | Madison Parish | $35,456 |
| 60 | Tensas Parish | $36,615 |
| 59 | Lincoln Parish | $39,172 |
| 58 | Avoyelles Parish | $39,325 |
| 57 | Morehouse Parish | $39,454 |
| 56 | Concordia Parish | $39,943 |
| 55 | Webster Parish | $41,182 |
All 64 Counties Ranked
Every county in Louisiana ranked by median household income. Click any county for its full profile.
About This Data
All figures are estimates from the American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates, published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Values are subject to sampling variability and margin of error.
Rankings are within Louisiana only and may differ from national rankings. For more information, see our methodology.