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Ascension Parish

Louisiana · 107,215 residents · 289.97 sq mi
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Ascension Parish is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,716. Population has grown 40% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,200. Households here earn about 47% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
107,215
+40%since 2000
from 76,627 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
370 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 264 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
+7%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
51K73K94K116K138K1990201020202024Ascension Parish
2024130K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,716
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,288 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,888
+51%since 2000
from $17,858 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,200
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$749
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−24.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
19.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+27%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(58,378)
Black20.2%(15,466)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1,883)
Asian0.3%(249)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.9%(35,204)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(75,949)
Black22.1%(23,727)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(5,024)
Asian0.9%(995)
Other1%(1,093)
Diversity Score55.3%(59,290)
Diversity Score
55
+20%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$211,800+29%
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Home value$230,600+40%
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Home value$150,300−8%
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Income$66,630+5%
Home value$193,200+18%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ascension Parish, Louisiana?

Ascension Parish, Louisiana has about 107,215 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ascension Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Ascension Parish, Louisiana earns about $63,716 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 $164,200, and the typical rent is about $749 a month.

How educated are people in Ascension Parish, Louisiana?

About 21.9% 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 11.7% 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 49,001 residents, a change of about 84 percent over that period.

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