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 | |
| Median Household Income | $45,380 | -39.6% | #2,953 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.9 years | +5.1% | #1,832 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $155,700 | -44.8% | #2,131 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $774 | -33.4% | #2,312 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.3% | +93.0% | #2,963 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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93.8% of residents in Washington Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.
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.