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Washington

Louisiana · 1,082 residents · 0.827 sq mi
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Washington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,177. Population has declined 14% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $51,200. The poverty rate of 48.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,082
−14%since 1990
from 1,253 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,308 / sq mi
−14%since 1990
from 1,515 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.3
+13%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4957029091K1K1990201020202024Washington
2024564
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,177
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,772 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,607
+82%since 1990
from $6,361 in 1990
US average: $21,522
48.4%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 49.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$238
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $219 in 1990
US average: $602
58.2%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
41.8% rent
4.2
+38%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(572)
Black54.2%(679)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.9%(789)
2000
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(455)
Black56.3%(609)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(676)
62
−1%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 59.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−22%since 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, Louisiana?

Washington, Louisiana has about 1,082 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Washington, Louisiana?

The typical household in Washington, Louisiana earns about $12,177 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington, Louisiana expensive?

In Washington, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $51,200, and the typical rent is about $238 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Louisiana?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Washington, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington, Louisiana?

About 48.4% of people in Washington, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 171 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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