Louisiana Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 158,480 (100%) |
| Population Density | 260 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 55 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $54,688 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,520 |
| Median Home Value | $194,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 71,172 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 37,489 (52.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 24,000 (33.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 9,683 (13.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 61,489 |
| Average Household Size | 2.50 |
| Family Households | 39,084 (63.6%) |
The table below compares Ouachita Parish to the other 64 parishes and parish equivalents in Louisiana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 8 | 89th |
| Population Density | # 8 | 89th |
| Median Household Income | # 32 | 51st |
| Per Capita Income | # 21 | 68th |
| Diversity Index | # 18 | 73rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Louisiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
