West Carroll Parish, Louisiana
West Carroll Parish: Parish in Louisiana, United States
About
West Carroll Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,604 and a population density of 32 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,646 inhabitants. Its county seat is Oak Grove. The county was created 148 years ago in 1876.

Quick Facts about West Carroll Parish
Population : | 10,646 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Louisiana (United States) |
Area : | 361 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.3% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.7% |
Named for : | Charles Carroll |
Altitude : | 98 feet / 30 meters |
Capital : | Oak Grove |
Establishment : | January 01, 1877 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 2/22/2025 - 8:44:40 PM |
Density : | 29 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -9% (2010-2020) |


Geography
West Carroll Parish is located at 32°47'19"N 91°27'24"W (32.7885600, -91.4567400). It has 4 neighbors: Chicot County, East Carroll Parish, Morehouse Parish and Richland Parish.
West Carroll Parish map
West Carroll Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in West Carroll Parish.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Oak Grove | 1,662 | Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana |
Epps | 809 | Village in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States |
Kilbourne | 368 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Pioneer | 150 | Village in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana |
West Carroll Parish has 4 neighbours.
- Chicot County county in Arkansas, United States
- East Carroll Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Morehouse Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Richland Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of West Carroll Parish decreased by 9% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 11,604 | - | census |
2011 | 11,520 | -0.73% | estimation process |
2012 | 11,499 | -0.18% | estimation process |
2013 | 11,453 | -0.4% | estimation process |
2014 | 11,526 | 0.63% | estimation process |
2015 | 11,287 | -2.12% | estimation process |
2016 | 11,136 | -1.36% | estimation process |
2017 | 10,974 | -1.48% | estimation process |
2018 | 10,977 | 0.03% | estimation process |
2019 | 10,830 | -1.36% | estimation process |
2020 | 10,646 | -1.73% | estimation process |
Louisiana Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
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East Baton Rouge Parish | 439,729 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Jefferson Parish | 432,346 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
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New Orleans | 389,476 | The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. |
Saint Tammany Parish | 263,446 | Parish in Louisiana, United States of America |
Lafayette Parish | 246,518 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Caddo Parish | 237,479 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Baton Rouge | 219,052 | The capital of Louisiana. |
Calcasieu Parish | 203,310 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Shreveport | 184,786 | The second most populous city in Louisiana. |
Ouachita Parish | 152,439 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Livingston Parish | 143,737 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Metairie Terrace | 142,489 | A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
Metairie | 138,481 | The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. |
Tangipahoa Parish | 136,765 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Ascension Parish | 128,665 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |