Louisiana

West Feliciana

15,310
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About West Feliciana

West Feliciana, Louisiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 8,629. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 15,310.

Its recorded population peaked at 15,994 in 1900, and has since declined by roughly 4 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them CSS Albatross — Running of Port Hudson Batteries, Siege of Port Hudson — Naval Mortar Bombardment, and 34 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202015,310
201015,625
200015,111
199012,915
198012,186
197011,376
196012,395
195010,169
194011,720
193010,924
192012,303
191013,449
190015,994
189015,062
188012,809
187010,499
186011,671
185013,245
184010,910
18308,629
Source

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

Battles & engagements in West Feliciana

Military engagements that took place in West Feliciana, Louisiana.

CSS Albatross — Running of Port Hudson Batteries
1863
Siege of Port Hudson — Naval Mortar Bombardment
1863

Historic places in West Feliciana

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

Butler-Greenwood Plantation
St. Francisville
Rosedown Plantation
St. Francisville
Live Oak
Weyanoke
Oakley Plantation House
St. Francisville
Myrtles Plantation
St. Francisville
Red Hat Cell Block, Louisiana State Penitentiary
Angola
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Weyanoke
Trudeau House
Tunica
Afton Villa Gardens
St. Francisville
St. John's Episcopal Church
Laurel Hill
Trudeau Landing
Tunica
Grace Episcopal Church
St. Francisville
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Frequently asked about West Feliciana

When does West Feliciana first appear in the US census?
West Feliciana, Louisiana first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 8,629.
What is the population of West Feliciana?
At the most recent federal census (2020), West Feliciana had a recorded population of 15,310.
When did West Feliciana's population peak?
West Feliciana's recorded population peaked at 15,994 in 1900.
Were any battles fought in West Feliciana?
2 documented military engagements took place in West Feliciana, including CSS Albatross — Running of Port Hudson Batteries, Siege of Port Hudson — Naval Mortar Bombardment.
How many historic places are in West Feliciana?
34 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in West Feliciana, Louisiana.
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