West Feliciana Parish
West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
Saint Francisville, LA 70775
Phone: (225) 635-3864
Fax: (225) 635-3705
On the northern border of LA, northwest of Baton Rouge; organized Feb 17, 1824 from Feliciana Parish. Name Origin: From the divison of Feliciana Parish into two parishes: East and West
Area (sq mi):: 426.01 (land 406.00; water 20.01) Population per square mile: 37.40
Population 2005: 15,199 State rank: 52 Population change: 2000-20005 0.60%; 1990-2000 17.00% Population 2000: 15,111 (White 48.10%; Black or African American 50.50%; Hispanic or Latino 1.00%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.60%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 36.60
Income 2000: per capita $16,201; median household $39,667; Population below poverty level: 19.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $16,062-$17,183
Unemployment (2004): 6.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.60% Median travel time to work: 28.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 41.50%
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