Assumption Parish, Louisiana Population 2022
Assumption Parish, Louisiana's estimated population is 20,727 with a growth rate of -1.84% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Assumption Parish, Louisiana is the 44th largest county in Louisiana. The 2010 Population was 23,333 and has seen a growth of -11.17% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 2,472 | 0.00% | |
| 1820 | 3,576 | 1,104 | 44.66% |
| 1830 | 5,669 | 2,093 | 58.53% |
| 1840 | 7,141 | 1,472 | 25.97% |
| 1850 | 10,538 | 3,397 | 47.57% |
| 1860 | 15,379 | 4,841 | 45.94% |
| 1870 | 13,234 | -2,145 | -13.95% |
| 1880 | 17,010 | 3,776 | 28.53% |
| 1890 | 19,629 | 2,619 | 15.40% |
| 1900 | 21,620 | 1,991 | 10.14% |
| 1910 | 24,128 | 2,508 | 11.60% |
| 1920 | 17,912 | -6,216 | -25.76% |
| 1930 | 15,990 | -1,922 | -10.73% |
| 1940 | 18,541 | 2,551 | 15.95% |
| 1950 | 17,278 | -1,263 | -6.81% |
| 1960 | 17,991 | 713 | 4.13% |
| 1970 | 19,654 | 1,663 | 9.24% |
| 1980 | 22,084 | 2,430 | 12.36% |
| 1990 | 22,753 | 669 | 3.03% |
| 2010 | 23,333 | 580 | 2.55% |
| 2011 | 23,185 | -148 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 23,072 | -113 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 23,199 | 127 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 23,047 | -152 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 22,898 | -149 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 22,756 | -142 | -0.62% |
| 2017 | 22,568 | -188 | -0.83% |
| 2018 | 22,279 | -289 | -1.28% |
| 2019 | 21,891 | -388 | -1.74% |
| 2020 | 21,503 | -388 | -1.77% |
| 2021 | 21,115 | -388 | -1.80% |
| 2022 | 20,727 | -388 | -1.84% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,963 | 67.29% |
| Black or African American | 6,739 | 30.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 102 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.09% |
| Some Other Race | 98 | 0.44% |
| Two or More Races | 313 | 1.41% |
Assumption Parish, Louisiana Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,941 | 2.46 | 77.6 |
| Married | 4,374 | 2.86 | 92.9 |
| Male | 551 | 2.62 | 59.9 |
| Female | 1,326 | 3.8 | 54.8 |
| Non Family | 2,690 | 1.12 | 67.4 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,207 | 7.80% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,558 | 16.53% |
| High School Graduate | 6,278 | 40.56% |
| Some College | 2,711 | 17.52% |
| Associates Degree | 734 | 4.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,522 | 9.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 468 | 3.02% |
Assumption Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 169 | 168 | 70 |
| White | 10,739 | 8,638 | 1,563 |
| Hispanic | 464 | 260 | 49 |
| Black | 4,038 | 2,647 | 330 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | |
| Native American | 92 | 24 | |
| Other Race | 98 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 41.42%.
$40,396
Average Earnings
$60,667
Average Male
$28,801
Average Female
Assumption Parish, Louisiana Language by Age
Assumption Parish, Louisiana Language
89.52% of Assumption Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 10.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.49% of the population.
Assumption Parish, Louisiana Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 100.00% |
| Native | 102 | 29 | 28.43% |
| Multiple | 313 | 83 | 26.52% |
| Hispanic | 697 | 183 | 26.26% |
| Black | 6,662 | 1,520 | 22.82% |
| White | 14,413 | 2,231 | 15.48% |
| Other | NaN% |
18.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.36%
Male Poverty Rate
20.40%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Assumption Parish, Louisiana
The race most likely to be in poverty in Assumption Parish, Louisiana is Asian, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Assumption 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 3.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.32%.
Assumption Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Assumption Parish, Louisiana Married by Age and Sex
Assumption Parish, Louisiana 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.
Assumption Parish, Louisiana Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 873 | 7.22% |
| Black | 425 | 8.64% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.68% |
Assumption Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
21.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
57%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
92.24%
Born in Assumption Parish, Louisiana
98.93%
Native Born
1.07%
Foreign Born
0.67%
Non Citizen
0.40%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.93% of Assumption Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 92.24% having been born in Louisiana. 0.67% 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