Washington Parish, Louisiana

LA · FIPS 22117 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 45,120 #1,100 / 3,222
66th
Median Household Income $45,380 -39.6% #2,953 / 3,222
8th
Median Age 40.9 years +5.1% #1,832 / 3,222
43th
Median Home Value $155,700 -44.8% #2,131 / 3,222
34th
Median Gross Rent $774 -33.4% #2,312 / 3,222
28th
Poverty Rate 24.3% +93.0% #2,963 / 3,222
8th

Demographics

Washington Parish has a population of 45,120, making it the #1,100 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.4%
Native Born
0.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Washington Parish is $45,380, ranking #2,953 out of 3,222 counties — 39.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.3% and unemployment stands at 9.9%.

Median Household Income
$45,380 −39.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,953 of 3,222
8th percentile
Per Capita Income
$25,927 −37.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,902 of 3,222
10th percentile
Poverty Rate
24.3% +93.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,963 of 3,222
8th percentile
Unemployment Rate
9.9% +86.2% vs nat'l
Rank #3,088 of 3,222
4th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.8% −62.0% vs nat'l
Rank #3,042 of 3,222
6th percentile
Mean Commute Time
34.1 min +23.7% vs nat'l
Rank #356 of 3,222
89th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Washington Parish is $155,700 (-44.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $774/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.3%.

Median Home Value
$155,700 −44.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,131 of 3,222
34th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$774 −33.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,312 of 3,222
28th percentile
Homeownership Rate
69.3% +7.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,371 of 3,222
26th percentile
69.3% Homeownership

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Health

93.8% of residents in Washington Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.

93.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.8% +2.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,120 of 3,222
65th percentile

About Washington Parish, Louisiana

Washington Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 45,120, making it the 1,100th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washington Parish is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Washington Parish is $45,380, which ranks #2,953 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 39.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9%.

The median home value in Washington Parish is $155,700, 44.8% below the national median. Renters in Washington Parish pay a median gross rent of $774 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Washington Parish, 12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.1 min.

Washington Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (26.8%) and Two or More Races (6.1%).

All data for Washington 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.