Ascension Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 130,314 | — | #502 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $91,549 | +21.8% | #275 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.6 years | -5.9% | #2,801 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $279,600 | -0.8% | #733 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,318 | +13.3% | #400 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | -17.9% | #869 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ascension Parish has a population of 130,314, making it the #502 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.6 years, which is 5.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Ascension Parish is $91,549, ranking #275 out of 3,222 counties — 21.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.3% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Ascension Parish is $279,600 (-0.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,318/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.0%.
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93.8% of residents in Ascension Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.
About Ascension Parish, Louisiana
Ascension Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 130,314, making it the 502nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ascension Parish is 36.6 years, which is 5.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ascension Parish is $91,549, which ranks #275 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Ascension Parish is $279,600, 0.8% below the national median. Renters in Ascension Parish pay a median gross rent of $1,318 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ascension Parish, 29.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.1 min.
Ascension Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 63.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (22.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.4%).
All data for Ascension Parish, Louisiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.