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Assumption Parish

Louisiana · 21,039 residents · 344.021 sq mi
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Assumption Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,742. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $118,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,039
−10%since 2000
from 23,388 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
61 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+25%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,742
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,168 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,952
+92%since 2000
from $14,008 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,900
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
18.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+42%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(13,580)
Black28.4%(5,973)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(914)
Asian0.3%(56)
Other1.5%(307)
Diversity Score61.3%(12,901)
Segregation Score49.1%(10,339)
Diversity Score
61
+9%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
49
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Assumption Parish, Louisiana?

Assumption Parish, Louisiana has about 21,039 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Assumption Parish, Louisiana earns about $44,742 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 $118,900, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Assumption Parish, Louisiana?

About 12.9% 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 18.5% of people in Assumption Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Assumption Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Assumption Parish, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,714 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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