Louisiana

East Carroll

7,459
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About East Carroll

East Carroll, Louisiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 4,237. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 7,459.

Its recorded population peaked at 19,023 in 1940, and has since declined by roughly 61 percent.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Lake Providence (MS/LA theater), Lake Providence Expedition, Grand Gulf – Lake Providence Operations, and 9 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20207,459
20107,759
20009,421
19909,709
198011,772
197012,884
196014,433
195016,302
194019,023
193015,815
192011,231
191011,637
190011,373
189012,362
188012,134
187010,110
186018,052
18508,789
18404,237
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in East Carroll

Military engagements that took place in East Carroll, Louisiana.

Battle of Lake Providence (MS/LA theater)
1863
Lake Providence Expedition
1863
Grand Gulf – Lake Providence Operations
1863
Lake Providence Canal Operations
1863

Historic places in East Carroll

National Register of Historic Places listings in East Carroll, Louisiana.

Byerley House
Lake Providence
Lake Providence Residential Street Historic District
Lake Providence
Lake Providence Historic District
Lake Providence
Fischer House
Lake Providence
Old Courthouse Square
Lake Providence
Nelson House
Lake Providence
Arlington Plantation
Lake Providence
Buckmeadow Plantation House
Lake Providence
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Frequently asked about East Carroll

When does East Carroll first appear in the US census?
East Carroll, Louisiana first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 4,237.
What is the population of East Carroll?
At the most recent federal census (2020), East Carroll had a recorded population of 7,459.
When did East Carroll's population peak?
East Carroll's recorded population peaked at 19,023 in 1940.
Were any battles fought in East Carroll?
4 documented military engagements took place in East Carroll, including Battle of Lake Providence (MS/LA theater), Lake Providence Expedition, Grand Gulf – Lake Providence Operations.
How many historic places are in East Carroll?
9 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in East Carroll, Louisiana.
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