Parishes
West Carroll Parish
West Carroll Parish is located in the northeastern Region of the Louisiana. It is bounded by Arkansas on the north, East Carroll Parish on the east, Richland Parish on the South and Morehouse Parish on the west.
| Land area | 359.4 square miles (230,033 acres) |
| Water area | 0.9 square miles (590 acres) |
| Estimated population (2007) | 11,732 |
| In 2007 retail trade was the largest of 20 major sectors. It had an average wage per job of $14,487. | |
| Per capita income grew by 13.7% between 1995 and 2005 (adjusted for inflation). | |
From West Carroll Parish, a manufacturer can realistically expect third-day truckload service to major markets in 31 states and the District of Columbia. Within this 31-state area are 69 percent of the nation’s population and 70 percent of its manufacturing plants.
Southern Pacific Transportation Co. and West Carroll Pacific Railroad tracks run north from the parish toward Shreveport and the western United States. Rail rates in Louisiana for many commodities tend to be lower than those in the other states because of the competition from barge carriers. These transportation companies handle a significant volume of containers, TOFC and carload traffic between Louisiana and most of western and mid-America.
While West Carroll Parish has no navigable rivers its location near the Port of Lake Providence on the Mississippi River should not be overlooked. This port, which is only twelve miles away, can contribute significantly to the parish’s economic potential.
Open the northern door to Louisiana, and drive the Bienville Trace, Poverty Point Parkway, and Grant’s Marsh Scenic Byways along the natural landscape of East and West Carroll Parishes. Come and experience rich plantation farm systems, Louisiana cotton and Mississippi River delta culture as you drive to prehistoric Poverty Point and historic Grant’s March of the Vicksburg Campaign.
| People and Income Overview (by place of residence) |
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| Population (2006) | 11,732 |
| Growth (since 1990) | -3.0% |
| Households (2000) | 4,458 |
| Labor Force (persons in 2006) | 5,202 |
| Unemployment Rate (2006) | 5.8% |
| Per Capita Personal Income (2005) | $19,758 |
| Median Household Income (2004) | $26,661 |
| Poverty Rate (2004) | 22.7% |
| High School Diploma or more - Adults 25+ (2000) | 59.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree or more - of Adults 25+ (2000) | 9.5% |
| Industry Overview (2006) (by place of work) |
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| Covered Employment | 3,310 |
| Average wage per job | $31,350 |
| Manufacturing - all jobs in Parish | 5.5% |
| Average wage per job | $36,446 |
| Transportation and Warehousing - all jobs in Parish | 1.9% |
| Average wage per job | $40,094 |
| Healthcare, Social Assistance - all jobs in Parish | 0.7% |
| Average wage per job | $34,940 |
| Finance and Insurance - all jobs in Parish | 2.0% |
| Average wage per job | $22,993 |
Parish Seat
Cities
Town of Oak Grove - Mayor Lavelle Brown
Town of Epps - Mayor Roosevelt Porter
Town of Forest - Mayor Shellic J. Hughes
Town of Kilbourne - Mayor James Sowell
Town of Pioneer - Mayor Sonia Reiter
Parish Government
West Carroll Police Jury
P. O. Box 630
Oak Grove, LA 71263
Telephone: (318) 428-3390
Fax: (318) 428-4835
Email: wcjp@bellsouth.net
Vice President - Eddie Russell
President - Eugene Crosby
Secretary/Treasurer - Martha Stephens
Police Jury Members
District A - Johnny Simms
District B - Bill Ellerbee
District C - Jack L. Madden
District D - Eugene Crosby
District E - Eddie Russell
More information about the Louisiana Police Jury
Contact this Parish
Oak Grove City Hall
P. O. Box 1014
Oak Grove, LA 71263
Telephone: (318) 428-3275
Fax: (318) 428-4556
Email: oglatown@bellsouth.net
For more information, contact the following partners listed in the partners section
- West Carroll Chamber of Commerce
- Oak Grove Economic Development
- West Carroll Economic Development
- Northeast Educational Development Foundation (NEED)
Community Economic Development Website Connections
Oak Grove, LA Website
Epps, LA Website
Forest, LA Website
Kilbourne, LA Website
Pioneer, LA Website
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