Beauregard Parish, LA Map & Demographics

Beauregard Parish Overview

$33,582
PER CAPITA INCOME
$82,550
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$68,525
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
60.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
39.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,256
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
36,553
TOTAL POPULATION
18,747
MALE POPULATION
17,806
FEMALE POPULATION
105.28
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.98
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
16,143
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Beauregard Parish Area Codes

Income in Beauregard Parish

Income Overview in Beauregard Parish

Per Capita Income in Beauregard Parish is $33,582, while median incomes of families and households are $82,550 and $68,525 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income36,553$33,582
Median Family Income9,622$82,550
Mean Family Income9,622$96,380
Median Household Income13,587$68,525
Mean Household Income13,587$85,994
Income Deficit9,622$10,256
Wage / Income Gap (%)36,55360.61%
Wage / Income Gap ($)36,55339.39¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index36,5530.42

Earnings by Sex in Beauregard Parish

Average Earnings in Beauregard Parish are $42,767, $66,627 for men and $26,244 for women, a difference of 60.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Beauregard Parish
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male9,772 (58.0%)$66,627
Female7,088 (42.0%)$26,244
Total16,860 (100.0%)$42,767

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Beauregard Parish

The most common earnings brackets in Beauregard Parish are $100,000+ for men (2,788 | 28.5%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (802 | 11.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Beauregard Parish
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less194 (2.0%)532 (7.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999181 (1.8%)365 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499294 (3.0%)318 (4.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99949 (0.5%)284 (4.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499184 (1.9%)402 (5.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999304 (3.1%)157 (2.2%)
$15,000 to $17,499164 (1.7%)328 (4.6%)
$17,500 to $19,999188 (1.9%)275 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $22,499216 (2.2%)282 (4.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999200 (2.1%)386 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $29,999453 (4.6%)802 (11.3%)
$30,000 to $34,999260 (2.7%)368 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999264 (2.7%)655 (9.2%)
$40,000 to $44,999276 (2.8%)266 (3.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999336 (3.4%)263 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $54,999370 (3.8%)258 (3.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999748 (7.6%)383 (5.4%)
$65,000 to $74,999962 (9.8%)357 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,341 (13.7%)241 (3.4%)
$100,000+2,788 (28.5%)166 (2.3%)
Total9,772 (100.0%)7,088 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Beauregard Parish

Average earnings in Beauregard Parish are $74,190 for men and $28,117 for women, a difference of 62.1%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $94,099, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,926. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,917, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $14,250.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Beauregard Parish
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,926$14,250
High School Diploma$72,738$24,259
College or Associate's Degree$94,099$27,536
Bachelor's Degree$75,054$38,092
Graduate Degree$75,735$56,917
Total$74,190$28,117

Family Income in Beauregard Parish

Family Income Brackets in Beauregard Parish

According to the Beauregard Parish family income data, there are 2,271 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 202 families (2.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Beauregard Parish
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003463.6%
$10,000 to $14,9992022.1%
$15,000 to $24,9995876.1%
$25,000 to $34,9996256.5%
$35,000 to $49,9998088.4%
$50,000 to $74,9991,81918.9%
$75,000 to $99,9991,28013.3%
$100,000 to $149,9992,27123.6%
$150,000 to $199,9991,11611.6%
$200,000+5685.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Beauregard Parish

7+ person families (148 | 1.5%) account for the highest median family income in Beauregard Parish with $185,270 per family, while 2-person families (4,458 | 46.3%) have the highest median income of $31,836 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Beauregard Parish
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families4,458 (46.3%)$63,673
3-Person Families2,168 (22.5%)$75,333
4-Person Families1,447 (15.0%)$110,703
5-Person Families856 (8.9%)$126,600
6-Person Families545 (5.7%)$111,949
7+ Person Families148 (1.5%)$185,270
Total9,622 (100.0%)$82,550

Family Income by Number of Earners in Beauregard Parish

The median family income in Beauregard Parish is $82,550, with families comprising 3+ earners (697) having the highest median family income of $170,511, while families with no earners (1,640) have the lowest median family income of $47,609, accounting for 7.2% and 17.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Beauregard Parish
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,640 (17.0%)$47,609
1 Earner4,331 (45.0%)$70,288
2 Earners2,954 (30.7%)$116,023
3+ Earners697 (7.2%)$170,511
Total9,622 (100.0%)$82,550

Household Income in Beauregard Parish

Household Income Brackets in Beauregard Parish

With 2,582 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Beauregard Parish, accounting for 19.0% of all households. In contrast, only 503 households (3.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Beauregard Parish
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007745.7%
$10,000 to $14,9995033.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991,0607.8%
$25,000 to $34,9991,1018.1%
$35,000 to $49,9991,49511.0%
$50,000 to $74,9992,26916.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991,64412.1%
$100,000 to $149,9992,58219.0%
$150,000 to $199,9991,56311.5%
$200,000+5984.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Beauregard Parish

The median household income in Beauregard Parish is $68,525, with the highest median household income of $93,165 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,338 households (31.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $42,227, with 471 households (3.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Beauregard Parish
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years471 (3.5%)$42,227
25 to 44 Years4,338 (31.9%)$93,165
45 to 64 Years5,111 (37.6%)$77,247
65+ Years3,667 (27.0%)$47,966
Total13,587 (100.0%)$68,525

Poverty in Beauregard Parish

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Beauregard Parish

With 11.1% poverty level for males and 15.6% for females among the residents of Beauregard Parish, 15 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 139 males (39.4%) and 200 females (28.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Beauregard Parish
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years208 (16.7%)293 (26.2%)
5 Years18 (6.8%)58 (26.6%)
6 to 11 Years174 (10.2%)140 (10.2%)
12 to 14 Years112 (16.3%)200 (28.1%)
15 Years139 (39.4%)30 (9.8%)
16 and 17 Years17 (3.5%)99 (20.8%)
18 to 24 Years330 (19.4%)223 (16.5%)
25 to 34 Years305 (11.9%)451 (20.6%)
35 to 44 Years199 (8.7%)309 (14.1%)
45 to 54 Years157 (7.3%)218 (9.6%)
55 to 64 Years188 (8.4%)372 (16.0%)
65 to 74 Years120 (7.4%)235 (12.8%)
75 Years and over65 (6.8%)105 (9.1%)
Total2,032 (11.1%)2,733 (15.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Beauregard Parish

According to the poverty statistics in Beauregard Parish, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.5% of males and 90.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Beauregard Parish
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,039 (83.3%)825 (73.8%)
5 Years248 (93.2%)160 (73.4%)
6 to 11 Years1,530 (89.8%)1,236 (89.8%)
12 to 14 Years574 (83.7%)512 (71.9%)
15 Years214 (60.6%)275 (90.2%)
16 and 17 Years468 (96.5%)377 (79.2%)
18 to 24 Years1,374 (80.6%)1,133 (83.6%)
25 to 34 Years2,256 (88.1%)1,735 (79.4%)
35 to 44 Years2,088 (91.3%)1,882 (85.9%)
45 to 54 Years2,004 (92.7%)2,044 (90.4%)
55 to 64 Years2,040 (91.6%)1,953 (84.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,507 (92.6%)1,605 (87.2%)
75 Years and over892 (93.2%)1,051 (90.9%)
Total16,234 (88.9%)14,788 (84.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Beauregard Parish

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Beauregard Parish show that 4.8% or 342 of the total 7,108 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 13.5%, comprising of 113 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Beauregard Parish
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,706 (95.8%)163 (4.2%)
1 or 2 Children2,313 (97.2%)66 (2.8%)
3 or 4 Children724 (86.5%)113 (13.5%)
5 or more Children23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,766 (95.2%)342 (4.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Beauregard Parish

According to the poverty data in Beauregard Parish, 21.6% or 178 single-father households and 27.6% or 466 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 154 households (38.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Beauregard Parish
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children3 (1.4%)33 (5.8%)
1 or 2 Children154 (38.6%)373 (38.9%)
3 or 4 Children21 (16.3%)58 (35.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total178 (21.6%)466 (27.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Beauregard Parish

The poverty data for Beauregard Parish shows that 342 of the married-couple family households (4.8%) and 644 of the single-parent households (25.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 113 households (13.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 527 household (38.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Beauregard Parish
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children163 (4.2%)36 (4.6%)
1 or 2 Children66 (2.8%)527 (38.8%)
3 or 4 Children113 (13.5%)79 (27.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)2 (2.6%)
Total342 (4.8%)644 (25.6%)

Race in Beauregard Parish

The most populous races in Beauregard Parish are White / Caucasian (29,563 | 80.9%), Black / African American (4,267 | 11.7%), and Two or more Races (1,933 | 5.3%).
Race in Beauregard Parish
Race# Population% Population
Asian2470.7%
Black / African American4,26711.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific130.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,4484.0%
Native / Alaskan600.2%
White / Caucasian29,56380.9%
Two or more Races1,9335.3%
Some other Race4701.3%
Total36,553100.0%

Ancestry in Beauregard Parish

The most populous ancestries reported in Beauregard Parish are English (3,606 | 9.9%), German (3,446 | 9.4%), Irish (2,798 | 7.6%), French (2,654 | 7.3%), and American (2,605 | 7.1%), together accounting for 41.3% of all Beauregard Parish residents.
Ancestry in Beauregard Parish
Ancestry# Population% Population
African490.1%
American2,6057.1%
Arab240.1%
Austrian80.0%
Belgian420.1%
Belizean10.0%
Bhutanese130.0%
Blackfeet110.0%
Brazilian160.0%
British4701.3%
Burmese340.1%
Cajun1860.5%
Canadian80.0%
Celtic50.0%
Central American1090.3%
Cherokee1080.3%
Chickasaw90.0%
Choctaw190.1%
Colombian320.1%
Comanche10.0%
Creek10.0%
Croatian150.0%
Crow60.0%
Cuban30.0%
Czech840.2%
Czechoslovakian210.1%
Danish250.1%
Dutch2620.7%
Eastern European50.0%
English3,6069.9%
European2520.7%
Filipino30.0%
French2,6547.3%
French American Indian40.0%
French Canadian6671.8%
German3,4469.4%
Greek1630.4%
Guyanese100.0%
Haitian40.0%
Honduran470.1%
Houma30.0%
Hungarian1640.4%
Indian (Asian)100.0%
Irish2,7987.6%
Israeli370.1%
Italian6131.7%
Jamaican190.1%
Japanese70.0%
Korean1090.3%
Lebanese90.0%
Lumbee40.0%
Malaysian630.2%
Mexican9502.6%
Native Hawaiian250.1%
Navajo90.0%
Nicaraguan130.0%
Nigerian90.0%
Northern European250.1%
Norwegian1460.4%
Pakistani750.2%
Panamanian120.0%
Polish720.2%
Portuguese150.0%
Potawatomi190.1%
Puerto Rican2400.7%
Romanian590.2%
Russian350.1%
Salvadoran370.1%
Scandinavian460.1%
Scotch-Irish1710.5%
Scottish6111.7%
Seminole10.0%
Slavic20.0%
Slovak480.1%
South African30.0%
South American320.1%
Spaniard230.1%
Spanish630.2%
Sri Lankan60.0%
Subsaharan African610.2%
Swedish1340.4%
Swiss150.0%
Syrian150.0%
Thai380.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian90.0%
Ukrainian210.1%
Welsh1080.3%
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Immigrants in Beauregard Parish

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Beauregard Parish came from Latin America (210 | 0.6%), Asia (174 | 0.5%), Central America (148 | 0.4%), South Eastern Asia (112 | 0.3%), and Europe (102 | 0.3%), together accounting for 2.0% of all Beauregard Parish residents.
Immigrants in Beauregard Parish
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa60.0%
Asia1740.5%
Belize10.0%
Brazil160.0%
Cambodia70.0%
Canada140.0%
Caribbean240.1%
Central America1480.4%
China50.0%
Colombia120.0%
Cuba30.0%
Eastern Asia340.1%
Eastern Europe190.1%
El Salvador90.0%
England90.0%
Europe1020.3%
Germany670.2%
Guyana100.0%
Honduras470.1%
India110.0%
Italy20.0%
Jamaica130.0%
Korea290.1%
Laos240.1%
Latin America2100.6%
Lebanon70.0%
Mexico780.2%
Nicaragua130.0%
Northern Europe130.0%
Pakistan100.0%
Philippines760.2%
Poland20.0%
Scotland40.0%
South Africa60.0%
South America380.1%
South Central Asia210.1%
South Eastern Asia1120.3%
Southern Europe30.0%
Spain10.0%
Taiwan10.0%
Trinidad and Tobago80.0%
Ukraine170.1%
Vietnam50.0%
Western Asia70.0%
Western Europe670.2%
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Sex and Age in Beauregard Parish

Sex and Age in Beauregard Parish

The most populous age groups in Beauregard Parish are 10 to 14 Years (1,519 | 8.1%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (1,309 | 7.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Beauregard Parish
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,255 (6.7%)1,196 (6.7%)
5 to 9 Years1,167 (6.2%)1,212 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Years1,519 (8.1%)1,176 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years1,287 (6.9%)1,179 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years1,324 (7.1%)958 (5.4%)
25 to 29 Years1,187 (6.3%)1,085 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years1,500 (8.0%)1,101 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Years1,289 (6.9%)1,156 (6.5%)
40 to 44 Years1,078 (5.8%)1,035 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years1,154 (6.2%)1,165 (6.5%)
50 to 54 Years1,109 (5.9%)1,101 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years1,448 (7.7%)1,309 (7.3%)
60 to 64 Years801 (4.3%)1,016 (5.7%)
65 to 69 Years773 (4.1%)939 (5.3%)
70 to 74 Years865 (4.6%)931 (5.2%)
75 to 79 Years412 (2.2%)660 (3.7%)
80 to 84 Years361 (1.9%)328 (1.8%)
85 Years and over218 (1.2%)259 (1.5%)
Total18,747 (100.0%)17,806 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Beauregard Parish

Median Family Size in Beauregard Parish

The median family size in Beauregard Parish is 3.14 persons per family, with single male/father families (823 | 8.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.28 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (1,691 | 17.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.84 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Beauregard Parish
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple7,108 (73.9%)3.20
Single Male/Father823 (8.6%)3.28
Single Female/Mother1,691 (17.6%)2.84
Total Families9,622 (100.0%)3.14

Median Household Size in Beauregard Parish

The median household size in Beauregard Parish is 2.65 persons per household, with single male/father households (823 | 6.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.66 persons per household. non-family households (3,965 | 29.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Beauregard Parish
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple7,108 (52.3%)3.24
Single Male/Father823 (6.1%)3.66
Single Female/Mother1,691 (12.4%)3.06
Non-family3,965 (29.2%)1.20
Total Households13,587 (100.0%)2.65

Household Size by Marriage Status in Beauregard Parish

Out of a total of 13,587 households in Beauregard Parish, 9,622 (70.8%) are family households, while 3,965 (29.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 4,204, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,326.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Beauregard Parish
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,326 (24.5%)
2-Person Households4,204 (30.9%)529 (3.9%)
3-Person Households2,152 (15.8%)81 (0.6%)
4-Person Households1,514 (11.1%)10 (0.1%)
5-Person Households998 (7.3%)19 (0.1%)
6-Person Households606 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households148 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,622 (70.8%)3,965 (29.2%)

Female Fertility in Beauregard Parish

Fertility by Age in Beauregard Parish

Average fertility rate in Beauregard Parish is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 115.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 81.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Beauregard Parish
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years8 (1.8%)7.0
20 to 34 years363 (81.6%)115.0
35 to 50 years74 (16.6%)20.0
Total445 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Beauregard Parish

60.9% of women with births (445) in Beauregard Parish are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 5.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Beauregard Parish
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years201 (55.4%)162 (44.6%)
35 to 50 years70 (94.6%)4 (5.4%)
Total271 (60.9%)174 (39.1%)

Fertility by Education in Beauregard Parish

Average fertility rate in Beauregard Parish is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 139.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 26.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 50.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Beauregard Parish
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School65 (14.6%)48.0
High School Diploma225 (50.6%)83.0
College or Associate's Degree63 (14.2%)28.0
Bachelor's Degree33 (7.4%)26.0
Graduate Degree59 (13.3%)139.0
Total445 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Beauregard Parish

39.1% of women with births in Beauregard Parish are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 66.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Beauregard Parish
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School52 (80.0%)13 (20.0%)
High School Diploma76 (33.8%)149 (66.2%)
College or Associate's Degree51 (80.9%)12 (19.1%)
Bachelor's Degree33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total271 (60.9%)174 (39.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Beauregard Parish

Employment by Class of Employer in Beauregard Parish

Among the 14,499 employed individuals in Beauregard Parish, private company employees (10,025 | 69.1%), local government employees (1,157 | 8.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (946 | 6.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Beauregard Parish
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees10,02569.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3522.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5944.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations9466.5%
Local Government Employees1,1578.0%
State Government Employees5974.1%
Federal Government Employees8035.5%
Unpaid Family Workers250.2%
Total14,499100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Beauregard Parish

According to the labor force statistics for Beauregard Parish, out of the total population over 16 years of age (28,370), 56.9% or 16,143 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.1% or 1,308 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 78.0% or 1,780 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 31.9% or 134 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Beauregard Parish
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years419 (23.2%)134 (31.9%)
20 to 24 Years1,780 (78.0%)363 (20.4%)
25 to 29 Years1,663 (73.2%)106 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Years1,878 (72.2%)199 (10.6%)
35 to 44 Years3,469 (76.1%)142 (4.1%)
45 to 54 Years3,134 (69.2%)176 (5.6%)
55 to 59 Years1,886 (68.4%)77 (4.1%)
60 to 64 Years908 (50.0%)90 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years828 (23.6%)8 (1.0%)
75 Years and over177 (7.9%)4 (2.3%)
Total16,143 (56.9%)1,308 (8.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Beauregard Parish

According to labor force statistics for Beauregard Parish, 69.8% of individuals (12,937) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (18,534) are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 789 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 79.1% or 2,729 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 20.7% or 214 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Beauregard Parish
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,035 (47.5%)451 (20.7%)
High School Diploma5,032 (68.7%)432 (5.9%)
College / Associate Degree4,142 (74.2%)134 (2.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,729 (79.1%)224 (6.5%)
Total12,937 (69.8%)1,131 (6.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Beauregard Parish

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Beauregard Parish are Community & Social Service (2,035 | 14.0%), Management (1,264 | 8.7%), Education Instruction & Library (1,194 | 8.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (709 | 4.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (609 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Beauregard Parish

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Beauregard Parish, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (83.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (79.1%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (78.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (94.6%), Education Instruction & Library (90.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (87.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Beauregard Parish
OccupationMaleFemale
Management969 (76.7%)295 (23.3%)
Business & Financial247 (54.0%)210 (46.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science482 (79.1%)127 (20.8%)
Computers & Mathematics175 (83.3%)35 (16.7%)
Architecture & Engineering192 (75.9%)61 (24.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science115 (78.8%)31 (21.2%)
Community & Social Service 505 (24.8%)1,530 (75.2%)
Education, Arts & Media238 (52.8%)213 (47.2%)
Legal Services & Support11 (17.5%)52 (82.5%)
Education Instruction & Library115 (9.6%)1,079 (90.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment141 (43.1%)186 (56.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating88 (12.4%)621 (87.6%)
Health Technologists16 (5.4%)280 (94.6%)
Total (Category)2,291 (45.2%)2,783 (54.8%)
Total (Overall)8,440 (58.1%)6,095 (41.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Beauregard Parish are Cleaning & Maintenance (530 | 3.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (380 | 2.6%), Healthcare Support (299 | 2.1%), Security & Protection (227 | 1.6%), and Personal Care & Service (186 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Beauregard Parish

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Beauregard Parish, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (92.1%), Security & Protection (77.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (54.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (88.0%), Personal Care & Service (81.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (71.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Beauregard Parish
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support36 (12.0%)263 (88.0%)
Security & Protection176 (77.5%)51 (22.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention47 (54.0%)40 (46.0%)
Law Enforcement129 (92.1%)11 (7.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving109 (28.7%)271 (71.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance230 (43.4%)300 (56.6%)
Personal Care & Service35 (18.8%)151 (81.2%)
Total (Category)586 (36.1%)1,036 (63.9%)
Total (Overall)8,440 (58.1%)6,095 (41.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Beauregard Parish are Office & Administration (1,350 | 9.3%), and Sales & Related (1,190 | 8.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Beauregard Parish

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Beauregard Parish
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related393 (33.0%)797 (67.0%)
Office & Administration147 (10.9%)1,203 (89.1%)
Total (Category)540 (21.3%)2,000 (78.7%)
Total (Overall)8,440 (58.1%)6,095 (41.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Beauregard Parish are Construction & Extraction (1,477 | 10.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,065 | 7.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (153 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Beauregard Parish

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Beauregard Parish
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry153 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,444 (97.8%)33 (2.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,047 (98.3%)18 (1.7%)
Total (Category)2,644 (98.1%)51 (1.9%)
Total (Overall)8,440 (58.1%)6,095 (41.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Beauregard Parish are Production (1,466 | 10.1%), Material Moving (612 | 4.2%), and Transportation (526 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Beauregard Parish

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Beauregard Parish
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,376 (93.9%)90 (6.1%)
Transportation447 (85.0%)79 (15.0%)
Material Moving556 (90.8%)56 (9.1%)
Total (Category)2,379 (91.4%)225 (8.6%)
Total (Overall)8,440 (58.1%)6,095 (41.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Beauregard Parish

Employment Industries in Beauregard Parish

The major employment industries in Beauregard Parish include Manufacturing (2,295 | 15.8%), Retail Trade (1,743 | 12.0%), Construction (1,491 | 10.3%), Educational Services (1,487 | 10.2%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,470 | 10.1%).
Employment Industries in Beauregard Parish

Employment Industries by Sex in Beauregard Parish

The Beauregard Parish industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Manufacturing (90.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (88.2%), Educational Services (86.3%), and Finance & Insurance (83.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Beauregard Parish
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting266 (72.1%)103 (27.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction268 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,338 (89.7%)153 (10.3%)
Manufacturing2,086 (90.9%)209 (9.1%)
Wholesale Trade131 (66.8%)65 (33.2%)
Retail Trade839 (48.1%)904 (51.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing547 (90.9%)55 (9.1%)
Utilities219 (64.4%)121 (35.6%)
Information114 (70.4%)48 (29.6%)
Finance & Insurance65 (16.7%)324 (83.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing32 (19.3%)134 (80.7%)
Professional & Scientific512 (69.4%)226 (30.6%)
Enterprise Management27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support148 (66.4%)75 (33.6%)
Educational Services204 (13.7%)1,283 (86.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance174 (11.8%)1,296 (88.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation94 (57.7%)69 (42.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services140 (26.4%)390 (73.6%)
Public Administration437 (70.8%)180 (29.2%)
Total8,440 (58.1%)6,095 (41.9%)

Education in Beauregard Parish

School Enrollment in Beauregard Parish

The most common levels of schooling among the 8,634 students in Beauregard Parish are high school (2,217 | 25.7%), middle school (2,147 | 24.9%), and elementary school (1,973 | 22.9%).
School Enrollment in Beauregard Parish
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4395.1%
Kindergarten5856.8%
Elementary School1,97322.9%
Middle School2,14724.9%
High School2,21725.7%
College / Undergraduate1,07212.4%
Graduate / Professional2012.3%
Total8,634100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Beauregard Parish

Out of a total of 8,634 students who are enrolled in schools in Beauregard Parish, 1,269 (14.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 7,365 (85.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 127 (40.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,429 (93.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Beauregard Parish
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds220 (64.5%)121 (35.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,970 (85.1%)346 (14.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,422 (91.0%)240 (9.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,429 (93.7%)96 (6.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds469 (80.3%)115 (19.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds380 (71.2%)154 (28.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds190 (59.9%)127 (40.1%)
35 Years and over284 (80.0%)71 (20.0%)
Total7,365 (85.3%)1,269 (14.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Beauregard Parish

Education (1,315 | 28.5%), science & technology (676 | 14.6%), business (580 | 12.6%), bio, nature & agricultural (407 | 8.8%), and liberal arts & history (399 | 8.6%) are the most common fields of study among 4,619 individuals in Beauregard Parish who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Beauregard Parish
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1202.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4078.8%
Physical & Health Sciences400.9%
Psychology3227.0%
Social Sciences1763.8%
Engineering1803.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies210.4%
Science & Technology67614.6%
Business58012.6%
Education1,31528.5%
Literature & Languages661.4%
Liberal Arts & History3998.6%
Visual & Performing Arts711.5%
Communications290.6%
Arts & Humanities2174.7%
Total4,619100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Beauregard Parish

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Beauregard Parish

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Beauregard Parish are males with 2 vehicles (3,242, accounting for 38.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,317, making up 54.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Beauregard Parish
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle282 (3.3%)251 (4.2%)
1 Vehicle1,052 (12.3%)1,234 (20.7%)
2 Vehicles3,242 (38.1%)2,317 (38.8%)
3 Vehicles2,285 (26.8%)1,304 (21.8%)
4 Vehicles1,140 (13.4%)758 (12.7%)
5 or more Vehicles516 (6.1%)110 (1.8%)
Total8,517 (100.0%)5,974 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Beauregard Parish

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Beauregard Parish are 10 to 14 minutes (1,766 commuters, 12.6%), 20 to 24 minutes (1,694 commuters, 12.1%), and 45 to 59 minutes (1,534 commuters, 10.9%).
Commute Time in Beauregard Parish
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5544.0%
5 to 9 Minutes1,39910.0%
10 to 14 Minutes1,76612.6%
15 to 19 Minutes1,43510.2%
20 to 24 Minutes1,69412.1%
25 to 29 Minutes8776.2%
30 to 34 Minutes1,50810.7%
35 to 39 Minutes5814.1%
40 to 44 Minutes6774.8%
45 to 59 Minutes1,53410.9%
60 to 89 Minutes1,40210.0%
90 or more Minutes5954.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Beauregard Parish

The most common commute times in Beauregard Parish are 20 to 24 minutes (1,210 commuters, 14.6%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (1,107 commuters, 19.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Beauregard Parish
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes197 (2.4%)357 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes454 (5.5%)945 (16.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes659 (8.0%)1,107 (19.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes633 (7.7%)802 (13.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,210 (14.6%)484 (8.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes594 (7.2%)283 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes933 (11.3%)575 (10.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes518 (6.3%)63 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes535 (6.5%)142 (2.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,015 (12.3%)519 (9.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,048 (12.7%)354 (6.1%)
90 or more Minutes465 (5.6%)130 (2.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Beauregard Parish

The most frequent times of departure to work in Beauregard Parish are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (1,770, 21.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,308, 22.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Beauregard Parish
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,770 (21.4%)418 (7.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM737 (8.9%)184 (3.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM735 (8.9%)204 (3.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,270 (15.4%)464 (8.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,164 (14.1%)897 (15.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM832 (10.1%)1,308 (22.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM559 (6.8%)648 (11.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM371 (4.5%)305 (5.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM128 (1.5%)130 (2.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM197 (2.4%)413 (7.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM91 (1.1%)163 (2.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)12 (0.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM198 (2.4%)334 (5.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM209 (2.5%)281 (4.9%)
Total8,261 (100.0%)5,761 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Beauregard Parish

Occupancy by Ownership in Beauregard Parish

Of the total 13,587 dwellings in Beauregard Parish, owner-occupied units account for 11,181 (82.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,406 (17.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Beauregard Parish
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units11,18182.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,40617.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units13,587100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Beauregard Parish

Occupancy by Household Size in Beauregard Parish
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,32624.5%
2-Person Household4,73334.8%
3-Person Household2,23316.4%
4+ Person Household3,29524.2%
Total Housing Units13,587100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Beauregard Parish

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Beauregard Parish
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,461 (74.0%)865 (26.0%)
2-Person Household4,090 (86.4%)643 (13.6%)
3-Person Household1,832 (82.0%)401 (18.0%)
4+ Person Household2,798 (84.9%)497 (15.1%)
Total Housing Units11,181 (82.3%)2,406 (17.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Beauregard Parish

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Beauregard Parish
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School622 (60.5%)406 (39.5%)
High School Diploma4,509 (80.7%)1,080 (19.3%)
College/Associate Degree3,817 (84.8%)682 (15.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,233 (90.4%)238 (9.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Beauregard Parish

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Beauregard Parish
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,51818.5%
35 to 44 Years2,29116.9%
45 to 54 Years2,57519.0%
55 to 64 Years2,53618.7%
65 to 74 Years2,23916.5%
75 to 84 Years1,1958.8%
85 Years and Over2331.7%
Total13,587100.0%

Housing Finances in Beauregard Parish

Median Income by Occupancy in Beauregard Parish

Median Income by Occupancy in Beauregard Parish
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied11,181 (82.3%)$78,625
Renter-Occupied2,406 (17.7%)$40,275
Average13,587 (100.0%)$68,525

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Beauregard Parish

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Beauregard Parish
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000256 (2.3%)131 (5.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999272 (2.4%)114 (4.7%)
$10,000 to $14,999236 (2.1%)273 (11.4%)
$15,000 to $19,999361 (3.2%)137 (5.7%)
$20,000 to $24,999415 (3.7%)146 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999842 (7.5%)263 (10.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,063 (9.5%)425 (17.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,937 (17.3%)333 (13.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,386 (12.4%)252 (10.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,307 (20.6%)278 (11.6%)
$150,000 or more2,106 (18.8%)54 (2.2%)
Total11,181 (100.0%)2,406 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Beauregard Parish

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Beauregard Parish
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,836 (25.4%)59 (2.5%)
$300 to $4992,646 (23.7%)158 (6.6%)
$500 to $7991,558 (13.9%)584 (24.3%)
$800 to $999554 (5.0%)527 (21.9%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,858 (16.6%)345 (14.3%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,099 (9.8%)146 (6.1%)
$2,000 to $2,499372 (3.3%)70 (2.9%)
$2,500 to $2,99964 (0.6%)8 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more194 (1.7%)3 (0.1%)
Total11,181 (100.0%)2,406 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Beauregard Parish

Housing Structures in Beauregard Parish

Housing Structures in Beauregard Parish
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached8,75264.4%
Single Unit, Attached810.6%
2 Unit Apartments1130.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1961.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1991.5%
10 or more Apartments1661.2%
Mobile Home / Other4,08030.0%
Total13,587100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Beauregard Parish

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Beauregard Parish
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached7,583 (86.6%)1,169 (13.4%)
Single Unit, Attached52 (64.2%)29 (35.8%)
2 Unit Apartments12 (10.6%)101 (89.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2 (1.0%)194 (99.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments13 (6.5%)186 (93.5%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)166 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other3,519 (86.3%)561 (13.8%)
Total11,181 (82.3%)2,406 (17.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Beauregard Parish

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Beauregard Parish
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room56 (0.5%)50 (2.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms515 (4.6%)328 (13.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms3,598 (32.2%)1,148 (47.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms4,304 (38.5%)722 (30.0%)
8 or more Rooms2,708 (24.2%)158 (6.6%)
Total11,181 (100.0%)2,406 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Beauregard Parish

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Beauregard Parish
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,774 (15.9%)484 (20.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas560 (5.0%)103 (4.3%)
Electricity8,437 (75.5%)1,730 (71.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene45 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels300 (2.7%)87 (3.6%)
No Fuel Used65 (0.6%)2 (0.1%)
Total11,181 (100.0%)2,406 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Beauregard Parish

Household Vehicle Usage in Beauregard Parish
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle322 (2.9%)418 (17.4%)
1 Vehicle3,010 (26.9%)1,128 (46.9%)
2 Vehicles4,350 (38.9%)616 (25.6%)
3 or more Vehicles3,499 (31.3%)244 (10.1%)
Total11,181 (100.0%)2,406 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Beauregard Parish

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Beauregard Parish

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6,4804,701
Median Property Value$100,700$194,800
Median Household Income$57,065$1,082
Monthly Housing Costs$321$194
Real Estate Taxes$259$1,337

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Beauregard Parish

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Beauregard Parish
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,663 (25.7%)214 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,565 (24.1%)572 (12.2%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,159 (33.3%)3,024 (64.3%)
$300,000 to $499,999816 (12.6%)635 (13.5%)
$500,000 to $749,999110 (1.7%)254 (5.4%)
$750,000 to $999,99990 (1.4%)2 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more77 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,480 (100.0%)4,701 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Beauregard Parish

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Beauregard Parish
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000419 (6.5%)30 (0.6%)
$10,000 to $24,999886 (13.7%)109 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999613 (9.5%)126 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999825 (12.7%)229 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,240 (19.1%)238 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999764 (11.8%)697 (14.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999709 (10.9%)622 (13.2%)
$150,000 or more1,024 (15.8%)1,598 (34.0%)
Total6,480 (100.0%)4,701 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Beauregard Parish

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Beauregard Parish
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,515 (54.2%)109,975 (2,339.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x895 (13.8%)2,527 (53.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x457 (7.0%)1,097 (23.3%)
4.0x or more1,521 (23.5%)388 (8.3%)
Total6,480 (100.0%)4,701 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Beauregard Parish

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Beauregard Parish
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,371 (36.6%)28 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,499467 (7.2%)1,611 (34.3%)
$800 to $1,499265 (4.1%)832 (17.7%)
Total6,480 (100.0%)4,701 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Beauregard Parish

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Beauregard Parish

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Beauregard Parish
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,664 (90.8%)271 (9.2%)
6 to 18 Years6,318 (93.5%)442 (6.5%)
19 to 25 Years2,483 (91.1%)243 (8.9%)
26 to 34 Years3,677 (84.9%)656 (15.1%)
35 to 44 Years3,982 (91.4%)373 (8.6%)
45 to 54 Years4,030 (91.4%)379 (8.6%)
55 to 64 Years4,145 (91.0%)408 (9.0%)
65 to 74 Years3,429 (98.9%)38 (1.1%)
75 Years and older2,113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total32,841 (92.1%)2,810 (7.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Beauregard Parish

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Beauregard Parish
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,664 (90.8%)271 (9.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen6,318 (93.5%)442 (6.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,483 (91.1%)243 (8.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Beauregard Parish

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Beauregard Parish
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004,039 (92.5%)329 (7.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9995,106 (91.5%)471 (8.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,621 (88.8%)582 (11.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,426 (89.8%)500 (10.2%)
$100,000 and over14,616 (94.0%)928 (6.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Beauregard Parish

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Beauregard Parish
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,297 (44.2%)1,537 (52.4%)
6 to 18 Years3,048 (45.1%)3,507 (51.9%)
19 to 25 Years945 (34.7%)1,691 (62.0%)
25 to 34 Years1,235 (28.5%)2,740 (63.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,219 (28.0%)3,095 (71.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,177 (26.7%)3,156 (71.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,253 (27.5%)3,234 (71.0%)
65 to 74 Years3,278 (94.6%)1,946 (56.1%)
75 Years and over2,111 (99.9%)1,475 (69.8%)
Total15,563 (43.6%)22,381 (62.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Beauregard Parish

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Beauregard Parish
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years190 (5.4%)146 (4.6%)
18 to 34 Years496 (12.2%)322 (9.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,140 (17.3%)1,488 (22.1%)
65 to 74 Years707 (43.4%)621 (33.8%)
75 Years and over617 (64.5%)679 (58.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Beauregard Parish

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Beauregard Parish: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years24 (0.7%)28 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years51 (1.3%)12 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years437 (6.6%)233 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years439 (27.0%)233 (12.7%)
75 Years and over479 (50.0%)205 (17.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Beauregard Parish: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years16 (0.4%)6 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years47 (1.1%)28 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years190 (2.9%)419 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years106 (6.5%)117 (6.4%)
75 Years and over93 (9.7%)91 (7.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Beauregard Parish: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years127 (3.6%)107 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years352 (8.6%)140 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years352 (5.3%)395 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years53 (3.3%)56 (3.0%)
75 Years and over74 (7.7%)175 (15.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Beauregard Parish: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years32 (0.9%)8 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years161 (4.0%)115 (3.3%)
35 to 64 Years544 (8.3%)823 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years275 (16.9%)384 (20.9%)
75 Years and over258 (27.0%)470 (40.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Beauregard Parish: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years14 (0.4%)22 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years100 (2.5%)90 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years59 (0.9%)228 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years126 (7.7%)94 (5.1%)
75 Years and over82 (8.6%)150 (13.0%)

Technology Access in Beauregard Parish

Computing Device Access in Beauregard Parish

Computing Device Access in Beauregard Parish
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop10,06874.1%
Smartphone12,37391.1%
Tablet8,45462.2%
No Computing Device5914.3%
Total13,587100.0%

Internet Access in Beauregard Parish

Internet Access in Beauregard Parish
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet320.2%
Broadband Home6,51247.9%
Cellular Data Only3,39525.0%
Satellite Internet2,76120.3%
No Internet1,60411.8%
Total13,587100.0%

Beauregard Parish Summary

Beauregard Parish is located in the southwestern corner of Louisiana, and is part of the Lake Charles Metropolitan Statistical Area. The parish was created in 1912 from parts of Calcasieu and Vernon parishes. It is named for Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard, who was born in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. The parish seat is DeRidder, and the largest city is DeRidder.

Geography

Beauregard Parish is located in the southwestern corner of Louisiana, and is bordered by Vernon Parish to the north, Calcasieu Parish to the east, and Sabine Parish to the south. The parish has a total area of 845 square miles, of which 843 square miles is land and 2 square miles (0.2%) is water. The parish is located in the East Gulf Coastal Plain region of Louisiana, and is mostly flat with some rolling hills. The Sabine River forms the western boundary of the parish.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Beauregard Parish had a population of 35,654. The racial makeup of the parish was 79.2% White, 17.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

Economy

Beauregard Parish is a rural parish with a largely agricultural economy. The main crops grown in the parish are cotton, soybeans, corn, and wheat. The parish is also home to several timber companies, and the timber industry is a major employer in the area.
The parish is also home to several oil and gas companies, and the oil and gas industry is a major contributor to the local economy. The parish is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill and a chemical plant.
The parish is home to several military installations, including Fort Polk, which is the largest military installation in the state. The military is a major employer in the parish, and provides a significant economic boost to the local economy.

History

Beauregard Parish was created in 1912 from parts of Calcasieu and Vernon parishes. The parish was named for Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard, who was born in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.
The parish was largely rural until the 1940s, when the construction of Fort Polk began. The military base brought an influx of people to the area, and the population of the parish began to grow.
In the 1950s, the oil and gas industry began to take off in the parish, and the economy began to diversify. The timber industry also began to grow in the parish, and the timber industry is still a major employer in the area.
In the 1960s, the parish began to experience population growth due to the growth of the oil and gas industry. The population of the parish has continued to grow since then, and the parish is now home to several large cities and towns.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Beauregard Parish?
Per Capita income in Beauregard Parish is $33,582.
What is the Median Family Income in Beauregard Parish?
Median Family Income in Beauregard Parish is $82,550.
What is the Median Household income in Beauregard Parish?
Median Household Income in Beauregard Parish is $68,525.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Beauregard Parish?
Income or Wage Gap in Beauregard Parish is 60.6%.
Women in Beauregard Parish earn 39.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Beauregard Parish?
Family Income Deficit in Beauregard Parish is $10,256.
Families that are below poverty line in Beauregard Parish earn $10,256 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Beauregard Parish?
Inequality or Gini Index in Beauregard Parish is 0.42.
What is the Total Population of Beauregard Parish?
Total Population of Beauregard Parish is 36,553.
What is the Total Male Population of Beauregard Parish?
Total Male Population of Beauregard Parish is 18,747.
What is the Total Female Population of Beauregard Parish?
Total Female Population of Beauregard Parish is 17,806.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Beauregard Parish?
There are 105.28 Males per 100 Females in Beauregard Parish.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Beauregard Parish?
There are 94.98 Females per 100 Males in Beauregard Parish.
What is the Median Population Age in Beauregard Parish?
Median Population Age in Beauregard Parish is 37.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Beauregard Parish
Average Family Size in Beauregard Parish is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Beauregard Parish
Average Household Size in Beauregard Parish is 2.6 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Beauregard Parish?
There are 16,143 People in the Labor Forcein in Beauregard Parish.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Beauregard Parish?
56.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Beauregard Parish.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Beauregard Parish?
Unemployment Rate in Beauregard Parish is 8.1%.