Ascension Parish, Louisiana Population 2022
Ascension Parish, Louisiana's estimated population is 131,842 with a growth rate of 1.34% 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 22.20% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 2,219 | 0.00% | |
| 1820 | 3,728 | 1,509 | 68.00% |
| 1830 | 5,426 | 1,698 | 45.55% |
| 1840 | 6,951 | 1,525 | 28.11% |
| 1850 | 10,752 | 3,801 | 54.68% |
| 1860 | 11,484 | 732 | 6.81% |
| 1870 | 11,577 | 93 | 0.81% |
| 1880 | 16,895 | 5,318 | 45.94% |
| 1890 | 19,545 | 2,650 | 15.69% |
| 1900 | 24,142 | 4,597 | 23.52% |
| 1910 | 23,887 | -255 | -1.06% |
| 1920 | 22,155 | -1,732 | -7.25% |
| 1930 | 18,438 | -3,717 | -16.78% |
| 1940 | 21,215 | 2,777 | 15.06% |
| 1950 | 22,387 | 1,172 | 5.52% |
| 1960 | 27,927 | 5,540 | 24.75% |
| 1970 | 37,086 | 9,159 | 32.80% |
| 1980 | 50,068 | 12,982 | 35.01% |
| 1990 | 58,214 | 8,146 | 16.27% |
| 2010 | 107,890 | 49,676 | 85.33% |
| 2011 | 110,075 | 2,185 | 2.03% |
| 2012 | 112,218 | 2,143 | 1.95% |
| 2013 | 114,636 | 2,418 | 2.15% |
| 2014 | 117,282 | 2,646 | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 119,374 | 2,092 | 1.78% |
| 2016 | 121,558 | 2,184 | 1.83% |
| 2017 | 123,177 | 1,619 | 1.33% |
| 2018 | 124,858 | 1,681 | 1.36% |
| 2019 | 126,604 | 1,746 | 1.40% |
| 2020 | 128,350 | 1,746 | 1.38% |
| 2021 | 130,096 | 1,746 | 1.36% |
| 2022 | 131,842 | 1,746 | 1.34% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88,799 | 71.00% |
| Black or African American | 28,082 | 22.45% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 88 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 1,564 | 1.25% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 2,298 | 1.84% |
| Two or More Races | 4,197 | 3.36% |
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 44,029 | 2.82 | 82.5 |
| Married | 25,279 | 3.32 | 91.9 |
| Male | 2,164 | 2.88 | 76.5 |
| Female | 5,698 | 3.59 | 65 |
| Non Family | 10,888 | 1.24 | 70.7 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,876 | 3.53% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,594 | 6.87% |
| High School Graduate | 24,226 | 29.77% |
| Some College | 18,565 | 22.82% |
| Associates Degree | 7,667 | 9.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15,797 | 19.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,645 | 8.17% |
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 38 | 38 | 32 |
| Asian | 982 | 962 | 616 |
| White | 57,501 | 53,386 | 17,168 |
| 2+ Races | 1,696 | 1,319 | 404 |
| Black | 17,508 | 14,791 | 3,669 |
| Hispanic | 3,962 | 2,657 | 697 |
| Other Race | 1,397 | 773 | 96 |
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 native american people with a rate of 84.21%.
$52,270
Average Earnings
$65,814
Average Male
$40,417
Average Female
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Language by Age
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Language
93.72% of Ascension Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 6.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.06% of the population.
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 33 | 33 | 100.00% |
| Black | 27,587 | 6,087 | 22.06% |
| Native | 79 | 15 | 18.99% |
| Hispanic | 7,176 | 1,197 | 16.68% |
| Multiple | 4,145 | 394 | 9.51% |
| White | 84,157 | 4,680 | 5.56% |
| Asian | 1,564 | 1 | 0.06% |
| Other | 601 | NaN% |
9.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.44%
Male Poverty Rate
12.41%
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 Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.37%.
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.6%
Male Marriage Rate
53.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Married by Age and Sex
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 55-64.
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,427 | 6.67% |
| Black | 865 | 4.30% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.08% |
| Other Race | 91 | 5.82% |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 2.87% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 1.50% |
Ascension Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
4.60%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
81.71%
Born in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
96.53%
Native Born
3.47%
Foreign Born
2.12%
Non Citizen
1.35%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.53% of Ascension Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 81.71% having been born in Louisiana. 2.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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