CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Washington

Louisiana · 964 residents · 0.827 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Opelousas micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Washington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,816. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $84,400. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
964
−11%since 2000
from 1,082 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,166 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,308 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+21%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4957029091K1K1990201020202024Washington
2024564
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,816
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,177 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,285
+118%since 2000
from $11,607 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.7%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 48.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.673
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$393
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
18.9%
−39.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
47.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
82.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+7%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Washington on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(455)
Black56.3%(609)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(676)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.2%(416)
Black52.8%(509)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(18)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other5.3%(51)
Diversity Score70.1%(676)
Diversity Score
70
+12%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+68%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
28.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
34.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.7%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Washington

Canon
Pop 732
Vernon
Pop 755
Southport
Pop 873
Branford
Pop 780
Places similar to Washington
Head to head

Compare Washington to nearby cities

WASHINGTON VS
Opelousas
Income$32,964+75%
Home value$105,100+25%
Population15,098+2045%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WASHINGTON VS
Carencro
Income$63,401+237%
Home value$214,800+155%
Population13,224+1778%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WASHINGTON VS
Eunice
Income$35,436+88%
Home value$122,000+45%
Population9,035+1183%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WASHINGTON VS
Scott
Income$56,299+199%
Home value$170,300+102%
Population9,635+1269%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, Louisiana?

Washington, Louisiana has about 964 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington, Louisiana?

The typical household in Washington, Louisiana earns about $18,816 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 $84,400, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, Louisiana?

About 20.4% 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 31.7% 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 289 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Louisiana
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Washington with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →