Louisiana Federal Spending
Federal obligations data for all 64 counties — FY2024 from USASpending.gov
Avg Per-Capita Spending
$7,424
Avg Total Per County
$592M
Counties with Data
64 of 64
Highest Federal Spending
By total obligations — FY2024
Highest Per-Capita Spending
By spending per resident — FY2024
West Baton Rouge Parish
Louisiana
$450M
$16,277/resident
East Baton Rouge Parish
Louisiana
$7.3B
$16,182/resident
Vernon Parish
Louisiana
$765M
$16,012/resident
East Feliciana Parish
Louisiana
$248M
$12,814/resident
Plaquemines Parish
Louisiana
$274M
$11,893/resident
All Louisiana Counties
| County | Total Spending | Per Resident | Contracts | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | $7.3B | $16,182 | $180M | $4.5B |
| Jefferson Parish | $4.7B | $10,757 | $336M | $132M |
| Orleans Parish | $3.5B | $9,217 | $883M | $622M |
| St. Tammany Parish | $1.9B | $6,879 | $184M | $80M |
| Caddo Parish | $1.6B | $6,727 | $94M | $145M |
| Calcasieu Parish | $1.4B | $6,546 | $97M | $237M |
| Lafayette Parish | $1.3B | $5,475 | $18M | $105M |
| Bossier Parish | $1.1B | $8,348 | $293M | $93M |
| Ouachita Parish | $1.0B | $6,357 | $53M | $96M |
| Rapides Parish | $859M | $6,683 | $75M | $47M |
| Vernon Parish | $765M | $16,012 | $469M | $33M |
| Terrebonne Parish | $706M | $6,575 | $68M | $81M |
| Tangipahoa Parish | $690M | $5,099 | $7M | $16M |
| Lafourche Parish | $649M | $6,712 | $121M | $34M |
| Ascension Parish | $635M | $4,940 | $12M | $66M |
| Livingston Parish | $630M | $4,331 | $-407,267 | $16M |
| St. Landry Parish | $532M | $6,472 | $1M | $33M |
| St. Mary Parish | $479M | $9,880 | $137M | $55M |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | $450M | $16,277 | $193M | $131M |
| Iberia Parish | $418M | $6,034 | $27M | $26M |
| Acadia Parish | $392M | $6,856 | $53M | $9M |
| Vermilion Parish | $360M | $6,304 | $13M | $24M |
| St. Charles Parish | $354M | $6,833 | $87M | $11M |
| St. Martin Parish | $318M | $6,160 | $13M | $21M |
| Avoyelles Parish | $278M | $7,104 | $23M | $31M |
| Plaquemines Parish | $274M | $11,893 | $128M | $44M |
| Lincoln Parish | $269M | $5,591 | $5M | $52M |
| Washington Parish | $264M | $5,831 | $2M | $4M |
| St. John the Baptist Parish | $255M | $6,164 | $22M | $7M |
| East Feliciana Parish | $248M | $12,814 | $103M | $39M |
| Webster Parish | $246M | $6,793 | $9M | $3M |
| Beauregard Parish | $231M | $6,307 | $4M | $6M |
| Natchitoches Parish | $231M | $6,231 | $562,059 | $21M |
| St. Bernard Parish | $214M | $4,838 | $11M | $17M |
| Evangeline Parish | $200M | $6,210 | $498,496 | $13M |
| Morehouse Parish | $190M | $7,623 | $78,838 | $9M |
| Jefferson Davis Parish | $189M | $5,897 | $326,539 | $31M |
| Iberville Parish | $183M | $6,112 | $12M | $11M |
| Sabine Parish | $177M | $8,018 | $5M | $31M |
| Franklin Parish | $174M | $8,896 | N/A | $4M |
| De Soto Parish | $172M | $6,400 | N/A | $14M |
| Richland Parish | $150M | $7,532 | $6M | $2M |
| Allen Parish | $150M | $6,649 | $2M | $27M |
| Union Parish | $148M | $7,069 | $4M | $8M |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | $139M | $6,788 | $2M | $18M |
| Concordia Parish | $135M | $7,347 | $6M | $13M |
| Assumption Parish | $131M | $6,326 | $7M | $4M |
| St. James Parish | $123M | $6,212 | $2M | $-5,546,279 |
| Grant Parish | $122M | $5,528 | $8M | $3M |
| Winn Parish | $106M | $7,827 | $24M | $8M |
| Madison Parish | $102M | $10,414 | $22M | $23M |
| LaSalle Parish | $100M | $6,730 | N/A | $22M |
| Jackson Parish | $98M | $6,587 | N/A | $6M |
| Bienville Parish | $86M | $6,752 | N/A | $4M |
| Claiborne Parish | $84M | $6,018 | $1M | $5M |
| West Feliciana Parish | $82M | $5,313 | $25M | $3M |
| St. Helena Parish | $81M | $7,468 | $-2,850 | $10M |
| West Carroll Parish | $75M | $7,807 | N/A | $11M |
| Catahoula Parish | $68M | $7,763 | $-960,759 | $4M |
| Caldwell Parish | $61M | $6,349 | $-149,350 | $6M |
| Red River Parish | $50M | $6,697 | N/A | $9M |
| Tensas Parish | $40M | $9,908 | $215,298 | $4M |
| Cameron Parish | $36M | $6,835 | $8M | $1M |
| East Carroll Parish | $35M | $4,858 | $-14 | $2M |
Frequently Asked Questions About Federal Spending in Louisiana
Which county in Louisiana receives the most federal funding?
East Baton Rouge Parish receives the most total federal funding among Louisiana counties with $7.3B in FY2024 obligations.
What is the average per-capita federal spending in Louisiana?
The average per-capita federal spending across Louisiana counties is $7,424, which is 21% below the national average of $9,394.
Does Louisiana receive more or less federal money than the national average?
Louisiana counties average $7,424 in per-capita federal spending, placing the state below the national average of $9,394 per resident.
What types of federal spending flow into Louisiana counties?
Federal spending in Louisiana counties includes contracts (for goods and services purchased by federal agencies), grants (federal awards to local governments, nonprofits, and institutions), and other direct obligations. The breakdown varies significantly by county based on military presence, research institutions, and local government programs.
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Data: USASpending.gov — Federal Spending Data (FY2024) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.