Washington, Louisiana Population 2024

712

Washington is a city located in St. Landry Parish Louisiana. Washington has a 2024 population of 712. Washington is currently declining at a rate of -0.97% annually and its population has decreased by -3.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 740 in 2020.

The average household income in Washington is $41,580 with a poverty rate of 28.88%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Washington is 26.6 years, 26.8 years for males, and 26.4 years for females.

Washington Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Washington was:

  • Black or African American: 57.75%
  • White: 31.62%
  • Two or more races: 10.62%
  • Native American:
  • Asian:
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander:
  • Other race:
Land Area (mi²)
0.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
860.50/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-3.78% (-28)
The current population of Washington, Louisiana is 712 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 740.

Washington, Louisiana Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American47357.75%
White25931.62%
Two or more races8710.62%
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race

Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Washington Population by Race

Washington Population Pyramid 2024

Washington Median Age

26.6

Total

26.8

Male

26.4

Female

Washington Adults

There are 613 adults, (143 of whom are seniors) in Washington.

Washington Age Dependency

74.3

Age Dependency Ratio

30.4

Old Age Dependency Ratio

43.8

Child Dependency Ratio

Washington Sex Ratio

Female47257.63%
Male34742.37%

Washington Population by Age

Washington Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All3592.2742.157.9
Non Family1151.1244.355.7
Female854.0625.974.1
Male831.651288
Married762.6789.510.5

2.5

Average Family Size

2.27

Average Household Size

42.1%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Washington Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Washington Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Washington Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 75.12%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 23.21%.

Washington Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$23,608

Average Earnings

$23,818

Average Male

$23,144

Average Female

Washington Earnings by Educational Attainment

Washington Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Washington Language

86.61% of Washington residents speak only English, while 13.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 13.24% of the population.

Washington Language

Washington Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
Black44713730.65%
White2446928.28%
Hispanic242395.83%
Multiple8789.2%

28.88%

Overall Poverty Rate

23.96%

Male Poverty Rate

32.53%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Washington

The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington is Hispanic, with 95.83% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington is Multiple, with 9.2% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.79%.

Washington Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade46.85%
High School30.57%
Some College9.68%
Bachelors or Greater7.55%

Washington Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed4.49%
Male Unemployed
Female Employed19.46%
Female Unemployed

Washington Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Washington Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Washington Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

26.9%

Overall Marriage Rate

32.1%

Male Marriage Rate

23.0%

Female Marriage Rate

Washington Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Washington Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.

Washington Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Washington Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

24

Number of Veterans

24

Male Veterans

Female Veterans

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Washington Veterans by War

count

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Washington Veterans by Age

count

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Washington Veterans by Race

Washington Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

12.5%

Veteran Poverty Rate

20.83%

Veteran Disability Rate

Washington Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

54.6%

Labor Force Participation

54.6%

Employment Rate

0%

Unemployment Rate

Washington Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Washington Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Washington Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

93.41%

Born in Washington

99.02%

Native Born

0.98%

Foreign Born

Non Citizen

0.98%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

99.02% of Washington residents were born in the United States, with 93.41% having been born in Louisiana. of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

Washington Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
2029677-7-1.02%
2028684-7-1.01%
2027691-7-1%
2026698-7-0.99%
2025705-7-0.98%
2024712-7-0.97%
2023719-7-0.96%
2022726-9-1.22%
2021735-5-0.68%
2020740-176-19.21%
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%
2011957-3-0.31%
2010960

Washington Population by Year