Ferriday, LA, is a small community with a population of 10,012 and a population density of 55 people per square mile. It is located in Concordia Parish and has the unique distinction of being the \"Catfish Capital of the World\". Residents have access to many local businesses such as Ferriday Hardware, Home Health Care Center, and Vallery Tractor Co. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities like fishing on Lake St John or picnicking at Fort Buhlow State Park. Additionally, there are several important organizations in Ferriday such as the Delta Music Museum that honors regional musical heritage or Ferriday Lions Club which works to better the community through service projects. For sports fans there is The Ferriday High School Trojans who compete in football, basketball, baseball and more.
The population in Ferriday (zip 71334) is 10,012. There are 59 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ferriday (zip 71334) is 35.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ferriday (zip 71334) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ferriday (zip 71334)
- 33.6% are married
- 15.1% are divorced
- 16.4% are married with children
- 44.1% have children, but are single
Race in Ferriday (zip 71334)
- 39.0% are White
- 59.4% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 0.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.3% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander