The Town FilesConcordia Parish, Louisiana
18,174 people. The median home is worth $103,800 (typical Louisiana town: $166,450) and the median household earns $39,943.
Towns in Concordia Parish
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vidalia | 4,027 | $152,500 | $48,250 | 37.1 |
| Ferriday | 3,189 | $84,800 | $28,467 | 35.0 |
People and housing
| Concordia Parish | Typical Louisiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $103,800 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $771 | $887 |
| Median household income | $39,943 | $52,134 |
| Median age | 38.4 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.2% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.8% | 20.4% |
Jobs and pay
5,266 jobs in 2024, average pay $45,993 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 295 storm events in Concordia Parish from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Concordia Parish has been included in 37 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
| March 9, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4590: Severe Winter Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).