Ferriday, Louisiana
Ferriday: Town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States
About
Ferriday is a town located in the county of Concordia Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,511 and a population density of 2,154 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,188 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Ferriday
| Population : | 3,188 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Concordia Parish |
| Postal code : | 71334 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 318 |
| Area : | 1.63 km2 |
| Altitude : | 52 feet / 16 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 03:55:12 (23rd November 2024) |
| Density : | 1,956 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.13% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ferriday is located at 31°37'49"N 91°33'16"W (31.6301700, -91.5545600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ferriday decreased by 10.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,511 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,527 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,466 | -1.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,462 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,453 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,401 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,351 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,324 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,274 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,204 | -2.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,188 | -0.5% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 15,413 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 15,039 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 15,090 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,041 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 27.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.8% |
| White only, percent : | 86.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 79.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 950 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 11.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 46.4% |
Ferriday zip code is 71334.
County name: Concordia, County
fips: 22029
Feridej, fei li di, frydy lwyyzyana, fyrydy, Феридеј, فریدی، لوئیزیانا, فيريدي, 费里迪
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 46.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $857,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,067 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $615 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,758 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,839 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.23 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 67,808 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 54,983 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,619 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 136,986 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,891 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $88,250 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $51,274 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,730 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 824 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 696 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 215 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,474 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 138 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,505 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 5,250.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.86 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $159,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,614 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $632 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,022 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,912 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.46 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 94.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,011 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,339 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 21,915 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $3,062 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $58,879 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,360 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 418 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 322 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 77 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 97 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 303 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 80 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 319 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 7,337.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 0.97 |
People born in Ferriday (12)
People born in Ferriday, including recording artist; singer-songwriter and pianist Jerry Lee Lewis, TV evangelist Jimmy Swaggart, musician Linda Gail Lewis, .
List
- Campbell Brown (American journalist) she was born in 14/06/1968
- Sam Smith (American former professional basketball player born 1955) he was born in 08/01/1955
- Howard K. Smith (American news anchor (1914-2002)) he was born in 12/05/1914
- Bob Barber (American football defensive end) he was born in 26/12/1951
- Dan Richey (American politician) he was born in 31/10/1948
- James H. "Jim" Brown (American politician) he was born in 06/05/1940
- Jimmy Warren (American football player and coach (1939-2006)) he was born in 20/07/1939
- Rick Nowlin (American businessman and politician) he was born in 30/07/1948
- Hyram Copeland (American businessman and politician) he was born in 30/12/1940
Schools in Ferriday
College & universities near Ferriday, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175342 | Alcorn State University | Alcorn State (MS) | 39096-7500 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ferriday, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VKS | Vicksburg, MS | 1295 South Frontage Road | BUS |
| BRH | Brookhaven | East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| HAZ | Hazlehurst station | North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St. | RAIL |
| MCB | McComb | 114 Northeast Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Ferriday
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ferriday Post Office | Ferriday (LA) | 71334 |
Other cities in Concordia Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Concordia Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vidalia | 3,667 | Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| West Ferriday | 1,478 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Clayton | 623 | Town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Ridgecrest | 585 | Small town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Ferriday distances to largest Louisiana cities
