Louisiana Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,120 (100%) |
| Population Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 53 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $45,380 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,927 |
| Median Home Value | $155,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,439 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,277 (57.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,439 (25.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,723 (17.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 17,716 |
| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
| Family Households | 10,889 (61.5%) |
The table below compares Washington 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 | # 25 | 62nd |
| Population Density | # 27 | 59th |
| Median Household Income | # 50 | 24th |
| Per Capita Income | # 52 | 21st |
| Diversity Index | # 37 | 44th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Louisiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
