The Town FilesOuachita Parish, Louisiana
158,480 people. The median home is worth $194,400 (typical Louisiana town: $166,450) and the median household earns $54,688.
Towns in Ouachita Parish
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 47,702 | $198,900 | $40,505 | 35.0 |
| West Monroe | 13,103 | $192,400 | $49,386 | 35.4 |
| Claiborne | 12,631 | $219,200 | $72,420 | 36.2 |
| Swartz | 4,354 | $199,800 | $67,287 | 35.5 |
| Brownsville | 4,353 | $74,700 | $35,526 | 37.5 |
| Richwood | 3,881 | $53,000 | $31,680 | 34.3 |
| Bawcomville | 3,472 | $61,500 | $24,929 | 39.7 |
People and housing
| Ouachita Parish | Typical Louisiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $194,400 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $959 | $887 |
| Median household income | $54,688 | $52,134 |
| Median age | 36.6 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.6% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.2% | 20.4% |
Jobs and pay
69,384 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,059 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 775 storm events in Ouachita Parish from 1996 to 2026, with 9 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Ouachita Parish has been included in 44 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4900: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).