Louisiana

East Feliciana

19,539
2020 population
1800
first census record
22
census records

About East Feliciana

East Feliciana, Louisiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 1,820. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 19,539.

Its recorded population peaked at 21,360 in 2000, and has since declined by roughly 9 percent.

On the ground today, 19 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Naval Bombardment of Port Hudson (August 1862), Port Hudson — Surrender Negotiations, Siege of Port Hudson — Naval Passage, and 33 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202019,539
201020,267
200021,360
199019,211
198019,015
197017,657
196020,198
195019,133
194018,039
193017,449
192017,487
191020,055
190020,443
189017,903
188015,132
187013,499
186014,697
185013,598
184011,893
18308,247
182012,732
18001,820
Source

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

Battles & engagements in East Feliciana

Military engagements that took place in East Feliciana, Louisiana.

Naval Bombardment of Port Hudson (August 1862)
1862
Port Hudson — Surrender Negotiations
1863
Siege of Port Hudson — Naval Passage
1863
Siege of Port Hudson – Surrender (July 9)
1863
Farragut's Second Run at Port Hudson
1863
Centreville Skirmish
1863
Port Hudson Siege Mortar Operations
1863
Port Hudson Naval Runs (March 1863)
1863
Second Assault on Port Hudson (June 14, 1863)
1863
Battle of Port Hudson (MS/LA theater)
1863
Port Hudson — May 27 Assault (First Grand Assault)
1863
First Assault on Port Hudson (May 27, 1863)
1863
Port Hudson — June 14 Assault (Second Grand Assault)
1863
First Assault on Port Hudson
1863
Surrender of Port Hudson
1863
Farragut's Passage of Port Hudson
1863
Siege of Port Hudson – Second Assault (June 14)
1863
Siege of Port Hudson
1863
Siege of Port Hudson – First Assault (May 27)
1863

Historic places in East Feliciana

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

Silliman Institute
Clinton
Centenary College
Jackson
Bank of Slaughter
Slaughter
Port Hudson
Port Hudson
Asphodel Plantation and Cemetery
Jackson
Clear Creek AME Church
Felixville
Lane Plantation House
Ethel
Oakland Plantation House
Gurley
1938 Clinton High School
Clinton
Boatner House
Clinton
Jackson Historic District
Jackson
Avondale Plantation Home
Clinton
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Clinton
Marston House
Clinton
Courthouse and Lawyers' Row
Clinton
Richland Plantation
Norwood
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Frequently asked about East Feliciana

When does East Feliciana first appear in the US census?
East Feliciana, Louisiana first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 1,820.
What is the population of East Feliciana?
At the most recent federal census (2020), East Feliciana had a recorded population of 19,539.
When did East Feliciana's population peak?
East Feliciana's recorded population peaked at 21,360 in 2000.
Were any battles fought in East Feliciana?
19 documented military engagements took place in East Feliciana, including Naval Bombardment of Port Hudson (August 1862), Port Hudson — Surrender Negotiations, Siege of Port Hudson — Naval Passage.
How many historic places are in East Feliciana?
33 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in East Feliciana, Louisiana.
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