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Minorca, LA
Census-designated place in Concordia Parish, Louisiana.
Population
1,430
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
320
ZIP codes
0
Minorca and its ZIP codes
Minorca at a glance
- Minorca is about 3 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,113 a year, 41% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $57,300 (74% below Louisiana) and median rent is $470 a month.
Local data for Minorca, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Minorca, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,113
Poverty rate
31.7%
Median home value
$57,300
Median rent
$470/mo
Homeownership
69.9%
Bachelor's or higher
9.6%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (97), Mexican Americans (90), German Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Concordia Parish. PPP loans are for Minorca.
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
Minorca, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.8%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Minorca, 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 Minorca, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.4%
U.S. 33.3% +13.1 pts
Diabetes
19.5%
U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts
Smoking
26.6%
U.S. 12.8% +13.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Minorca
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RidgecrestTown | 3.2 mi | 0.4 |
| VidaliaTown | 3.5 mi | 2.6 |
| FerridayTown | 5.7 mi | 1.6 |
| Natchez, MSCity | 6.2 mi | 15.8 |
| Cloverdale, MSCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Morgantown, MSCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.8 |
| SpokaneCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| ClaytonTown | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| MontereyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| WaterproofTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| JonesvilleTown | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| Sicily IslandVillage | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| Wallace RidgeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 7 |
| HarrisonburgVillage | 24 mi | 1 |
| Roxie, MSTown | 25 mi | 1.8 |
| Fayette, MSCity | 27 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Minorca, LA in?
- Minorca is in Concordia Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Minorca, LA?
- About 1,430 people live in Minorca, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Minorca?
- Nearby places include Ridgecrest (3.2 mi), Vidalia (3.5 mi), Ferriday (5.7 mi), Natchez, MS (6.2 mi), Cloverdale, MS (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023