Assumption Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,484 | — | #1,855 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,423 | -31.6% | #2,696 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.8 years | +10.0% | #1,273 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $150,300 | -46.7% | #2,253 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $810 | -30.4% | #2,028 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% | +21.4% | #1,996 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Assumption Parish has a population of 20,484, making it the #1,855 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Assumption Parish is $51,423, ranking #2,696 out of 3,222 counties — 31.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.3% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Assumption Parish is $150,300 (-46.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $810/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.8%.
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91.4% of residents in Assumption Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% below the national rate.
About Assumption Parish, Louisiana
Assumption Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 20,484, making it the 1,855th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Assumption Parish is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Assumption Parish is $51,423, which ranks #2,696 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Assumption Parish is $150,300, 46.7% below the national median. Renters in Assumption Parish pay a median gross rent of $810 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Assumption Parish, 13.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.3 min.
Assumption Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 63.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (27.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.3%).
All data for Assumption 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.