Ascension Parish is a county of 130,314 people in Louisiana. The population has risen by half since 2000, adding 53,687 people. That is roughly 51% ahead of the Louisiana median. That puts it in the top 2% of US counties for household income. Owners hold 81% of the housing stock. 5% of residents were born outside the United States.
At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $91,549, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Unique to this place
What stands out about Ascension Parish
What changed most since 1990
Population58,214 → 130,314(+124%)US over the same years: +35%
Poverty rate17.7% → 10.3%(−7.4 pts)US over the same years: −0.8 pts
White share74.9% → 63.5%(−11.4 pts)US over the same years: −17.8 pts
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)25.8%(1,513)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)32.7%(1,915)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era35.3%(2,072)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War2.5%(144)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.3%(17)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 5,864 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
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Over time
Ascension Parish, decade by decade
Ascension Parish population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
Year
Population
Median household income
Median home value
Bachelor's degree+
Diversity score
1990
58,214
$65,846
$145,444
9.3%
48.4
2000
76,627
$80,677
$163,767
14.5%
47.3
2010
107,215
$91,660
$236,213
21.9%
55.9
2020
126,500
$100,107
$271,860
27.6%
67.3
2024
130,314
$91,549
$279,600
29.1%
66.9
Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.
How many people live in Ascension Parish, Louisiana?
Ascension Parish, Louisiana has about 130,314 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Ascension Parish, Louisiana?
The typical household in Ascension Parish, Louisiana earns about $91,549 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Ascension Parish, Louisiana expensive?
In Ascension Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $279,600, and the typical rent is about $1,318 a month.
How educated are people in Ascension Parish, Louisiana?
About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ascension Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Ascension Parish, Louisiana?
About 10.3% of people in Ascension Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.
Has Ascension Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?
Yes, Ascension Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 72,100 residents, a change of about 124 percent over that period.
