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Ferriday, LA
Town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana.
Population
3,098
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,901
ZIP codes
0
Ferriday and its ZIP codes
Ferriday at a glance
- Ferriday is about 18 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $28,467 a year, 53% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $84,800 (61% below Louisiana) and median rent is $765 a month.
Local data for Ferriday, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ferriday, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$28,467
Poverty rate
55.0%
Median home value
$84,800
Median rent
$765/mo
Homeownership
60.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (360), French Americans (68), Italian Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Concordia Parish. PPP loans are for Ferriday.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,976
5,129 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,494
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$116M
FY 2026, $6,192 per person
How people get to work
Ferriday, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.3%
- Carpooled1.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ferriday, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
295
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
693
8.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 36°F
60.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ferriday, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
52.7%
U.S. 33.3% +19.4 pts
Diabetes
25.1%
U.S. 12.1% +13.0 pts
Smoking
25.2%
U.S. 12.8% +12.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Ferriday
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RidgecrestTown | 2.6 mi | 0.4 |
| MinorcaCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 4.5 |
| ClaytonTown | 5.7 mi | 1.6 |
| SpokaneCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.4 |
| VidaliaTown | 8.8 mi | 2.6 |
| Natchez, MSCity | 12 mi | 15.8 |
| Cloverdale, MSCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Morgantown, MSCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| WaterproofTown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| MontereyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| Sicily IslandVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| JonesvilleTown | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| Wallace RidgeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7 |
| HarrisonburgVillage | 18 mi | 1 |
| WisnerTown | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| St. JosephTown | 27 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ferriday, LA in?
- Ferriday is in Concordia Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Ferriday, LA?
- About 3,098 people live in Ferriday, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ferriday?
- Nearby places include Ridgecrest (2.6 mi), Minorca (5.7 mi), Clayton (5.7 mi), Spokane (7.9 mi), Vidalia (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023