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Washington

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.827
State:
Louisiana

Washington is a town located in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Washington has a 2026 population of 695. Washington is currently declining at a rate of -1.14% annually and its population has decreased by -6.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 742 in 2020.

The median household income in Washington is $41,563 with a poverty rate of 28.9%. The median age in Washington is 30.6 years: 26.9 years for males, and 48.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 112.8 males.

695
Total Population
840
Density (mi²)
-8 -1.14%
Growth

Washington Population

Washington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026695-8-1.14%
2025703-8-1.13%
2024711-7-0.97%
2023718-9-1.24%
2022727-9-1.22%
2021736-6-0.81%
2020742-3-0.4%
2019916-11-1.19%
2018927-11-1.17%
2017938-10-1.05%
2016948-2-0.21%
2015950-5-0.52%
2014955-1-0.1%
201395610.1%
2012955-2-0.21%
2011957-7-0.73%
201096000%

Median Age

Overall: 30.6 years
Female: 48.5 years
Male: 26.9 years

Washington Adults

There are 479 adults, (90 of whom are seniors) in Washington.

Sex Ratio

Female: 265 (47%)
Male: 299 (53%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Washington includes 56.56% Black or African American, 31.03% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American31956.56%
White17531.03%
Two or more races7012.41%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races81.42%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American31956.56%
White17531.03%
Two or more races6210.99%

Washington Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Washington 's average per capita income is $24,583. Household income levels show a median of $41,563. The poverty rate stands at 28.9%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Households$41,563$45,772
Non Families$24,750$31,747
Families$24,293$46,782
Married Families--

$24,583

Average Income

$41,563

Median Household Income

28.9%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)