Loading...
World Population Review
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Population 2021
Ascension Parish, Louisiana's estimated population is 130,096 with a growth rate of 1.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ascension Parish, Louisiana is the 14th largest county in Louisiana. The 2010 Population was 107,890 and has seen a growth of 20.58% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 130,096 | 1,746 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 128,350 | 1,746 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 126,604 | 1,746 | 1.40% |
| 2018 | 124,858 | 1,681 | 1.36% |
| 2017 | 123,177 | 1,619 | 1.33% |
| 2016 | 121,558 | 2,184 | 1.83% |
| 2015 | 119,374 | 2,092 | 1.78% |
| 2014 | 117,282 | 2,646 | 2.31% |
| 2013 | 114,636 | 2,418 | 2.15% |
| 2012 | 112,218 | 2,143 | 1.95% |
| 2011 | 110,075 | 2,185 | 2.03% |
| 2010 | 107,890 | 49,676 | 85.33% |
| 1990 | 58,214 | 8,146 | 16.27% |
| 1980 | 50,068 | 12,982 | 35.01% |
| 1970 | 37,086 | 9,159 | 32.80% |
| 1960 | 27,927 | 5,540 | 24.75% |
| 1950 | 22,387 | 1,172 | 5.52% |
| 1940 | 21,215 | 2,777 | 15.06% |
| 1930 | 18,438 | -3,717 | -16.78% |
| 1920 | 22,155 | -1,732 | -7.25% |
| 1910 | 23,887 | -255 | -1.06% |
| 1900 | 24,142 | 4,597 | 23.52% |
| 1890 | 19,545 | 2,650 | 15.69% |
| 1880 | 16,895 | 5,318 | 45.94% |
| 1870 | 11,577 | 93 | 0.81% |
| 1860 | 11,484 | 732 | 6.81% |
| 1850 | 10,752 | 3,801 | 54.68% |
| 1840 | 6,951 | 1,525 | 28.11% |
| 1830 | 5,426 | 1,698 | 45.55% |
| 1820 | 3,728 | 1,509 | 68.00% |
| 1810 | 2,219 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
1.36%
County Website
State
Founded
1807
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
107,890
Growth Since 2010
20.58%
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88,833 | 72.16% |
| Black or African American | 26,779 | 21.75% |
| Two or More Races | 3,837 | 3.12% |
| Some Other Race | 2,229 | 1.81% |
| Asian | 1,297 | 1.05% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 96 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.03% |
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Population by Race
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Population Pyramid $2021
Loading...
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Population by Age
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 43,032 | 2.84 | 81.5 |
| Married | 24,629 | 3.36 | 90.5 |
| Non Family | 11,283 | 1.23 | 73 |
| Female | 5,272 | 3.71 | 62.3 |
| Male | 1,848 | 3.34 | 67.9 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
Loading...
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Households by Type
Loading...
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,747 | 3.44% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,318 | 7.92% |
| High School Graduate | 25,794 | 32.33% |
| Some College | 17,037 | 21.36% |
| Associates Degree | 6,778 | 8.50% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14,489 | 18.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,610 | 8.29% |
Loading...
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
Loading...
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56,828 | 52,459 | 16,580 |
| Black | 16,860 | 13,889 | 3,416 |
| Hispanic | 3,755 | 2,352 | 411 |
| Other Race | 1,405 | 850 | 77 |
| 2+ Races | 1,380 | 1,186 | 183 |
| Asian | 883 | 834 | 472 |
| Native American | 47 | 47 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.45%.
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
Loading...
$50,237
Average Earnings
$64,529
Average Male
$38,628
Average Female
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Earnings by Educational Attainment
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Language by Age
Loading...
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Language
93.91% of Ascension Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 6.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.31% of the population.
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Language
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Poverty by Race
Loading...
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 26,416 | 5,842 | 22.12% |
| White | 83,706 | 5,303 | 6.34% |
| Hispanic | 6,847 | 957 | 13.98% |
| Multiple | 3,793 | 836 | 22.04% |
| Other | 2,202 | 614 | 27.88% |
| Islander | 43 | 43 | 100.00% |
| Native | 78 | 32 | 41.03% |
10.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.58%
Male Poverty Rate
12.59%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ascension Parish, Louisiana is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ascension Parish, Louisiana is White, with 6.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.58%.
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Poverty
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Poverty Rate by Education
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
Loading...
Marriage Rates
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.5%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Married by Age and Sex
Loading...
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Marital Status by Race
Loading...
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Veterans by War
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Age
Loading...
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,262 | 6.46% |
| Black | 621 | 3.18% |
| Hispanic | 107 | 2.40% |
| 2+ Races | 66 | 4.13% |
| Other Race | 46 | 2.92% |
| Asian | 14 | 1.31% |
| Native American | 9 | 12.16% |
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Race
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
Loading...
4.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
Loading...
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Employment by Age
Loading...
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Employment by Race
Loading...
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
Loading...
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
Loading...
96.85%
Native Born
3.15%
Foreign Born
2.15%
Non Citizen
1.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.85% of Ascension Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 80.75% having been born in Louisiana. 2.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990