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Washington Parish

Louisiana · 47,168 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 $30,363. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $84,400. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,168
+7%since 2000
from 43,926 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
70 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+7%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K44K45K46K48K1990201020202024Washington Parish
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,363
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,264 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,120
+33%since 2000
from $12,915 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$520
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.2%
−40.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+28%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(31,019)
Black30.9%(14,561)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(887)
Asian0.2%(108)
Other1%(483)
Diversity Score58.7%(27,669)
Diversity Score
59
+5%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Washington Parish to nearby counties

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Income$48,905+61%
Home value$126,600+50%
Population13,928−69%
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WASHINGTON PARISH VS
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Income$56,760+87%
Home value$212,900+152%
Population141,346+215%
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WASHINGTON PARISH VS
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Income$58,135+91%
Home value$182,300+116%
Population59,363+32%
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Income$45,110+49%
Home value$122,800+45%
Population24,001−47%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington Parish, Louisiana?

Washington Parish, Louisiana has about 47,168 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington Parish, Louisiana earns about $30,363 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 $84,400, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Washington Parish, Louisiana?

About 11.8% 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 26.1% 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 3,983 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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