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Washington Parish

Louisiana · 43,185 residents · 669.637 sq mi
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Washington Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,246. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,900. The poverty rate of 31.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

43,185
−2%vs 2000
vs 43,926 in 2000
1990 – 2025
64 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.4
−7%vs 2000
vs 36.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
43K44K45K46K48K1990201020202024Washington Parish
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,246
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,264 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,292
−36%vs 2000
vs $12,915 in 2000
US average: $14,340
31.6%
+6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$243
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $330 in 2000
US average: $450
76.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.4% in 2000
23.6% rent
2.3
+7%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(29,396)
Black31.4%(13,781)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(334)
Asian0.2%(71)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.6%(24,434)
1990
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(29,659)
Black30.8%(13,305)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(279)
Asian0.2%(65)
Other0.4%(156)
Diversity Score55.1%(23,784)
55
−1%vs 2000
vs 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.5%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.9 min
+1%vs 2000
vs 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Washington Parish, Louisiana?

Washington Parish, Louisiana has about 43,185 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington Parish, Louisiana earns about $16,246 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Washington Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $37,900, and the typical rent is about $243 a month.

How educated are people in Washington Parish, Louisiana?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Washington Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington Parish, Louisiana?

About 31.6% of people in Washington Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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