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Assumption Parish

Louisiana · 23,421 residents · 344.021 sq mi
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Assumption Parish has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,235. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,421
Unchangedsince 2000
from 23,388 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
68 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+14%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,235
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,168 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,348
+45%since 2000
from $14,008 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.6%
−45.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+2%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(15,565)
Black31.2%(7,303)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(284)
Asian0.2%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.4%(13,181)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(15,442)
Black30.4%(7,111)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(498)
Asian0.2%(56)
Other1.7%(402)
Diversity Score59.5%(13,944)
Diversity Score
60
+6%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Assumption Parish, Louisiana?

Assumption Parish, Louisiana has about 23,421 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Assumption Parish, Louisiana earns about $45,235 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Assumption Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Assumption Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $86,500, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Assumption Parish, Louisiana?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Assumption Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Assumption Parish, Louisiana?

About 17.7% of people in Assumption Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Assumption Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Assumption Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 668 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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