East Carroll Parish, Louisiana
East Carroll Parish: parish in Louisiana, United States
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East Carroll Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,759 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,589 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lake Providence. The county was created 149 years ago in 1876.
County Snapshot
East Carroll Parish at a glance
East Carroll Parish currently has 1 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
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Lake ProvidencePopulation 3,347
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Quick Facts about East Carroll Parish
| Population | 6,589 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| Area | 1146 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 4.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 95.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.7326,-91.2351 |
| Named for | Charles Carroll |
| Altitude | 85 feet / 26 meters |
| Capital | Lake Providence |
| Establishment | January 01, 1877 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 11:07:02 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -17.76% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 87℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
East Carroll Parish is located at 32°43'57"N 91°14'6"W (32.7325500, -91.2350700). It has 2 neighbors: Chicot County and Madison Parish.
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East Carroll Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in East Carroll Parish.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Providence | 3,347 | City in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
- Lake Providence
Demographics
According to census records, the population of East Carroll Parish decreased by 17.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,759 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,658 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,579 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,500 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,445 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,277 | -2.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,235 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,111 | -1.74% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,994 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,861 | -1.94% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,589 | -4.13% | estimation process |
People born in East Carroll Parish (2)
People born in East Carroll Parish, including football player Jim Cason, educator Isaac Fisher, .
More notable people
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