As of the census2 of 2010, there are 52,160 people, 21,941 households, and 12,975 families residing in the parish. The population density is 25/km2 (66/mi2). There are 21,941 housing units at an average density of 11/km2 (27/mi2). The racial makeup of the parish is 65.8% White, 33.7% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.8% Asian, and 1.4% from two or more races. 2.1% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
 
In the parish the population is spread out with 26.4% under the age of 18 and 11.7% who are 65 years of age or older.  50.7% of the population are female.
 
The median income for a household in the parish is $30,719. The per capita income for the parish is $20,788. 16.2% of the population are below the poverty line.