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Washington Parish

Louisiana · 45,463 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 $39,185. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% 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 $114,900. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,463
+3%since 2000
from 43,926 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
68 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+14%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K44K45K46K48K1990201020202024Washington Parish
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,185
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,264 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,384
+66%since 2000
from $12,915 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,900
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+35%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Washington Parish on RentDataNow
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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(29,588)
Black28.1%(12,758)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(1,410)
Asian0.4%(161)
Other2%(920)
Diversity Score60.3%(27,399)
Segregation Score30.7%(13,943)
Diversity Score
60
+8%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+44%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$212,900+85%
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Home value$122,800+7%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington Parish, Louisiana?

Washington Parish, Louisiana has about 45,463 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington Parish, Louisiana earns about $39,185 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 $114,900, and the typical rent is about $648 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 24.6% 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 2,278 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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