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Washington Parish

Louisiana · 43,926 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 $24,264. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,800. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

43,926
+2%since 1990
from 43,185 in 1990
1990 – 2025
66 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 64 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+8%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
43K44K45K46K48K1990201020202024Washington Parish
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,264
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,246 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,915
+56%since 1990
from $8,292 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.7%
−6.9 ptssince 1990
from 31.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$330
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243 in 1990
US average: $602
76.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
23.6% rent
2.2
−7%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

10.9%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.2%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 61.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
−1%since 1990
from 22.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Washington Parish, Louisiana?

Washington Parish, Louisiana has about 43,926 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington Parish, Louisiana earns about $24,264 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 $52,800, and the typical rent is about $330 a month.

How educated are people in Washington Parish, Louisiana?

About 10.9% 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 24.7% of people in Washington Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 741 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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