Parishes
Catahoula Parish
Catahoula Parish is located in the center of several parishes in east central Louisiana.
| Land area | 703.7 square miles (450,375 acres) |
| Water area | 35.8 square miles (22,904 acres) |
| Estimated population (2007) | 10,567 |
| In 2007 retail trade was the largest of 20 major sectors. It had an average wage per job of $15,496. | |
| Per capita income grew by 10.4% between 1995 and 2005. | |
Catahoula Parish was created on March 23, 1808, and named after the Catahoula Lake that was formerly within the parish’s boundaries but is now within LaSalle Parish. The name “Catahoula” is believed to be derived from the Choctaw Indian word “Okkattahoula,” which means “beautiful clear water.”
Catahoula sits in the center of five parishes – Franklin Parish (north); Tensas Parish (northeast); Concordia Parish (east); Avoyelles Parish (south) and LaSalle Parish (west). The parish seat is Harrisonburg which sits on the Ouachita River. According to census data, the parish has no metropolitan areas. Jonesville, once called Troy, is the largest town in Catahoula Parish and is located on the site of Ancient Anilco, an Indian village landscaped with mounds. Catahoula Parish is known for its natural beauty – hills, the prairie and lakes Tew and Larto.
| People and Income Overview (by place of residence) |
|
| Population (2006) | 10,567 |
| Growth (since 1990) | -4.5% |
| Households (2000) | 4,082 |
| Labor Force (persons in 2006) | 4,175 |
| Unemployment Rate (2006) | 5.0% |
| Per Capita Personal Income (2005) | $21,018 |
| Median Household Income (2004) | $24,201 |
| Poverty Rate (2004) | 24.5% |
| High School Diploma or more - Adults 25+ (2000) | 61.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree or more - Adults 25+ (2000) | 9.4% |
| Industry Overview (2006) (by place of work) |
|
| Covered Employment | 2,390 |
| Average wage per job | $22,087 |
| Manufacturing - all jobs in Parish | 0.0% |
| Average wage per job | N/A |
| Transportation and Warehousing - all jobs in Parish | 1.1% |
| Average wage per job | $36,603 |
| Healthcare, Social Assistance - all jobs in Parish | 0.0% |
| Average wage per job | N/A |
| Finance and Insurance - all jobs in Parish | 3.6% |
| Average wage per job | $28,374 |
Parish Seat
Cities
Town of Harrisonburg - Mayor Michael Tubre
Town of Jonesville - Mayor Hiram Evans
Village of Sicily Island - Mayor Arte Goode
Parish Government
Catahoula Parish Police Jury
P.O. Box 258
Harrisonburg, LA 71340
Telephone: (318) 744-5435
Fax: (318) 744-0205
Email: catppj@bellsouth.net
President - Jackie Paulk
Vice President - Libby Ford
Secretary/Treasurer - Lori Adams
Police Jury Members
District 1 - Billy D. Fletcher
District 2 - Albert Patten
District 3 - Garry Wright
District 4 - J. D. Alexander, Jr.
District 5 - Delores McEntyre
District 6 - Libby Ford
District 7 - Benny L. Vault, Jr.
District 8 - Joe Barber, Sr.
District 9 - Jackie Paulk
More information about the Louisiana Police Jury
Contact this Parish
Harrisonburg Town Hall
P. O. Box 658
Harrisonburg, LA 71340
Telephone: (318) 744-5794
Fax: (318) 744-5381
Email: hbthall@nexusla.net
For more information, contact the following partners listed in the partners section
- Catahoula Economic Development District
- Jonesville Lions Club
Community Economic Development Website Connections
Jonesville, LA Website
Harrisonburg, LA Website
Sicily Island, LA Website
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