Concordia County Public RecordsLouisiana

As of 2022, Concordia County, LA, has a population of approximately 18,500. The median age is about 40 years, with 22% under 18 and 18% aged 65 or older. Females make up 51% of the population. Racially, Concordia is 57% Black or African American, 39% White, with 2% Hispanic or Latino and 2% other races. This reflects a diverse and aging community.

Concordia Parish, LA (not County), had 13,234 registered voters as of 2023, with registrations split among Democrats (approximately 55%), Republicans (30%), and Others (15%). Elections include local, state, and federal offices, with voter turnout around 48% in the 2020 general election. Polling locations include Concordia Parish Courthouse and several schools. Issues center on economic development and education. The parish’s Clerk of Court administers elections, supported by a bipartisan commission. Recent results show Republicans winning most federal races, while Democrats remain competitive in local offices.

Concordia Parish, LA has 11 public schools serving about 3,000 students, including 2 high schools. Adults with a high school diploma constitute roughly 77% of residents; about 12% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The school district’s performance score (2022) averaged 60.1 (state rating: C). Safety measures include secure entrances and resource officers. The district offers career-tech and dual-enrollment programs. Adult education and GED classes are available through local partners.

As of 2022, Concordia County, LA, had an employment rate of approximately 51.2%, with about 7,800 residents in the labor force. Key industries include Health Care & Social Assistance (22.3%), Retail Trade (12.5%), and Educational Services (9.7%). Most workers are employed in Management, Sales, and Office Occupations. The mean commute time is 24.9 minutes, with 84% driving alone to work, while about 25% of residents commute outside the county, primarily to Adams County, MS, and Catahoula Parish, LA.

Concordia County, LA, boasts a homeownership rate of about 67%, with median home values near $90,000 and median gross rents at $650 per month. Property values have seen modest rises of 2–3% annually in recent years. Housing types range from single-family homes to some duplexes and mobile homes, concentrated in neighborhoods like Vidalia and Ferriday. Property tax rates average 0.4%, among the lowest statewide. The market remains affordable, catering to families and retirees seeking a small-town atmosphere.

Concordia County, LA, has a crime rate higher than the national average, with violent crime at 6.2 per 1,000 residents and property crime at 23.7 per 1,000, according to recent FBI data. The county reports approximately 330 total offenses annually, including burglary and assault. Law enforcement regularly updates public safety reports, and local initiatives aim to improve reporting and community policing. Recent years have seen slight improvements in property crime rates, but residents are advised to remain vigilant and participate in neighborhood watch programs to further enhance safety.