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Ouachita Parish

Louisiana · 160,368 residents · 610.35 sq mi
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Ouachita Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,934. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,200. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
160,368
+9%since 2000
from 147,250 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
263 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 241 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+13%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
140K146K151K157K162K1990201020202024Ouachita Parish
2024158K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,934
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,047 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,310
+54%since 2000
from $17,084 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+45%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(94,013)
Black33.5%(49,270)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1,747)
Asian0.6%(932)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.9%(86,697)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(87,426)
Black36.7%(58,804)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(5,658)
Asian1.4%(2,276)
Other1.9%(3,013)
Diversity Score68.6%(110,006)
Segregation Score61.1%(97,993)
Diversity Score
69
+17%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
61
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+69%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−68.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$93,300−38%
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Home value$115,600−23%
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OUACHITA PARISH VS
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Home value$112,500−25%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana?

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana has about 160,368 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana earns about $44,934 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ouachita Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $150,200, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana?

About 23.3% of people in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ouachita Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,177 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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