Ouachita Parish is nestled in the state of Louisiana. With a land mass of 632 square miles, Ouachita Parish is one of the smaller counties in the state, while in regards to population it is near the top with 14,725 residents. Ouachita Parish's population density of urban makes it one of the least largely populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Monroe, with a population of 86,476.

Ouachita Parish is one of the more affluent regions in the state. The median income for Ouachita Parish residents is $32,620, putting the area in in the top half of all counties in Louisiana. As a reflection this, the average house value in Ouachita Parish is $75,349, slightly above the state average of $81,267.    Continued below...