Washington Parish, Louisiana
Located in Louisiana, Washington Parish has a population of 45,120 residents and a median age of 40.9 years, making it the #1,100 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 24.3%. The median home value is $155,700, and the median household income is $45,380, which is 40% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
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 Trend
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Education
In Washington Parish, 12.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 62.0% below the national average, ranking #3,042 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Washington Parish is 68.9 years. 24.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
21.3% of adults in Washington Parish smoke , 43.3% are obese , and 18.3% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 76.5 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Washington Parish is 16.8 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 21.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 26.7 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
31.1% of children in Washington Parish live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 8.5 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 36.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Washington Parish is 55.8%. The mean commute time is 34.1 min, which is 23.7% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Washington Parish voted Republican with a margin of 40.3%. The vote was 29.3% Dem / 69.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.7 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.