Parishes
Concordia Parish
Concordia Parish is located in eastern Louisiana.
| Land area | 696.4 square miles (445,683 acres) |
| Water area | 52.4 square miles (33,508 acres) |
| Estimated population (2007) | 19,460 |
| In 2007 retail trade was the largest of 20 major sectors. It had an average wage per job of $19,151. | |
| Per capita income grew by 21.2% between 1995 and 2006. | |
Concordia Parish, situated on the Mississippi River across from Natchez, Mississippi, is a “Sportsman’s Paradise” with 300 miles of water, including Lake St. John and Lake Concordia, a trophy bass lake. It is bordered by Tensas Parish (north), West Feliciana Parish (southeast), Pointe Coupee Parish (south), Avoyelles Parish (southwest) Catahoula Parish (west) and the Mississippi River (east).
Camping, cabins, bed & breakfasts, boat rentals and fishing guide service are available year round. Wild game is abundant in Three Rivers and Red River State Wildlife Management Areas, and Bayou Cocodrie National Refuge. Experience country living with agricultural tours: cotton gins, pecan, catfish, miniature horse and ostrich farms.
Vidalia, moved a mile west of the river in 1937, plans a unique riverfront development. Tacony Plantation, rich in African-American history, celebrates the Jim Bowie Festival each September. Forty miles south of Vidalia, tour the Old River Control Structure and Hydroelectric Plant, where man attempts to control the mighty Mississippi. Ferriday has a new museum showcasing its famous residents and musical heritage. Celebrate country living in Concordia Parish!
| People and Income Overview (by place of residence) |
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| Population (2006) | 19,460 |
| Growth (since 1990) | -6.6% |
| Households (2000) | 7,521 |
| Labor Force (persons in 2006) | 7,239 |
| Unemployment Rate (2006) | 5.9% |
| Per Capita Personal Income (2005) | $22,844 |
| Median Household Income (2004) | $25,033 |
| Poverty Rate (2004) | 25.6% |
| High School Diploma or more - Adults 25+ (2000) | 64.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree or more - Adults 25+ (2000) | 9.6% |
| Industry Overview (2006) (by place of work) |
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| Covered Employment | 5,350 |
| Average wage per job | $26,342 |
| Manufacturing - all jobs in Parish | 1.6% |
| Average wage per job | $51,825 |
| Transportation and Warehousing - all jobs in Parish | 8.1% |
| Average wage per job | $31,490 |
| Healthcare, Social Assistance - all jobs in Parish | 0.5% |
| Average wage per job | $39,224 |
| Finance and Insurance - all jobs in Parish | 2.5% |
| Average wage per job | $32,812 |
Parish Seat
Cities
Town of Clayton - Mayor Wilbert Washington
Town of Ridgecrest - Mayor Michael Ray Roberts
Town of Ferriday - Mayor Glen McGlothin
Town of Vidalia - Mayor Hyram Copeland
Parish Government
Concordia Parish Police Jury
4001 Carter St, Room 1
Vidalia, LA 71373
Telephone: (318) 336-7151
Fax: (318) 336-9915
Email: conppj@bellsouth.net
President - Melvin Ferrington
Vice President - Tommy Tiffee
Secretary - Russell Waggoner
Police Jury Members
District 1A - Carey H. Cook
District 1B - Joe Parker
District 2 - Willie J. Dunbar
District 3A - Randy E. Temple
District 3B - Whest Shirley
District 4A - Cathy Darden
District 4B - Melvin Ferrington
District 5A - Jimmy Jernigan
District 5B - Tommy Tiffee
More information about the Louisiana Police Jury
Contact this Parish
Concordia Economic & Industrial Development District
112 Front Street, Suite C
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-3635
heathermalone@bellsouth.net
For more information, contact the following partners listed in the partners section
- Vidalia Chamber of Commerce
- Concordia Economic & Industrial Development District
- Ferriday Chamber of Commerce
Community Economic Development Website Connections
Clayton, LA Website
Ferriday, LA Website
Ridgecrest, LA Website
Vidalia, LA Website
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