Ferriday
Town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana
Ferriday is a town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, with 3,189 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ridgecrest, 2.7 miles SE.
- 3,189residents (2020 Census)
- 52 ftelevation · 16 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 1,957 / sq mipopulation density
- 71334ZIP code
About Ferriday
Ferriday is a town in Concordia Parish, which borders the Mississippi River and is located on the central eastern border of Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Ferriday had a population of 3,189. It is an African-American majority town.
The town claims to have produced more famous people per square mile than any other in America. Elaine Dundy explored both celebrities and townsfolk in her book, Ferriday, Louisiana, published by E. P. Dutton in 1991.
Churches of several major denominations are located here, including a large Pentecostal congregation south of town on Louisiana Highway 15, as well as Baptist, Assembly of God, Presbyterian, Methodist, and Catholic.
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Living in Ferriday
- Median household income
- $28,467
- Median home value
- $84,800
- Median rent
- $765/mo
- Median age
- 35
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Ferriday had 3,189 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,189 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,957 per sq mi (756 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ferriday at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Concordia Parish |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,189 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.63 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.6342° N, 91.5562° W |
| ZIP code | 71334 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2225440 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ferriday
- Ridgecrest2.7 mi SE
- Minorca5.7 mi SE
- Clayton6.2 mi N
- Spokane7.4 mi NE
- Vidalia8.3 mi SE
- Natchez, MS11.9 mi SE
- Cloverdale, MS12.7 mi SE
- Morgantown, MS12.7 mi E
- Waterproof15.6 mi NE
- Sicily Island16.0 mi NW
- Monterey16.2 mi SW
- Jonesville16.4 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Ferriday
What county is Ferriday in?
Ferriday is in Concordia Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Ferriday, LA?
3,189 people lived in Ferriday at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ferriday, LA?
The ZIP code of Ferriday is 71334.
What is the elevation of Ferriday?
52 feet (16 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ferriday?
Ridgecrest (2.7 mi), Minorca (5.7 mi), Clayton (6.2 mi), Spokane (7.4 mi), Vidalia (8.3 mi).
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