Washington Parish, Louisiana Population 2022
Washington Parish, Louisiana's estimated population is 45,012 with a growth rate of -0.87% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington Parish, Louisiana is the 27th largest county in Louisiana. The 2010 Population was 47,089 and has seen a growth of -4.41% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 2,517 | 0.00% | |
| 1830 | 2,286 | -231 | -9.18% |
| 1840 | 2,649 | 363 | 15.88% |
| 1850 | 3,408 | 759 | 28.65% |
| 1860 | 4,708 | 1,300 | 38.15% |
| 1870 | 3,330 | -1,378 | -29.27% |
| 1880 | 5,190 | 1,860 | 55.86% |
| 1890 | 6,700 | 1,510 | 29.09% |
| 1900 | 9,628 | 2,928 | 43.70% |
| 1910 | 18,886 | 9,258 | 96.16% |
| 1920 | 24,164 | 5,278 | 27.95% |
| 1930 | 29,904 | 5,740 | 23.75% |
| 1940 | 34,443 | 4,539 | 15.18% |
| 1950 | 38,371 | 3,928 | 11.40% |
| 1960 | 44,015 | 5,644 | 14.71% |
| 1970 | 41,987 | -2,028 | -4.61% |
| 1980 | 44,207 | 2,220 | 5.29% |
| 1990 | 43,185 | -1,022 | -2.31% |
| 2010 | 47,089 | 3,904 | 9.04% |
| 2011 | 47,127 | 38 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 46,676 | -451 | -0.96% |
| 2013 | 46,407 | -269 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 46,319 | -88 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 46,358 | 39 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 46,387 | 29 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 46,649 | 262 | 0.56% |
| 2018 | 46,588 | -61 | -0.13% |
| 2019 | 46,194 | -394 | -0.85% |
| 2020 | 45,800 | -394 | -0.85% |
| 2021 | 45,406 | -394 | -0.86% |
| 2022 | 45,012 | -394 | -0.87% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,845 | 66.58% |
| Black or African American | 14,055 | 30.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 144 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.10% |
| Some Other Race | 465 | 1.00% |
| Two or More Races | 768 | 1.66% |
Washington Parish, Louisiana Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,794 | 2.5 | 71.1 |
| Married | 7,885 | 3.04 | 89.2 |
| Male | 907 | 3.09 | 66.3 |
| Female | 3,158 | 3.45 | 43.9 |
| Non Family | 5,844 | 1.16 | 62.2 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,971 | 6.24% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,175 | 13.21% |
| High School Graduate | 13,485 | 42.66% |
| Some College | 6,500 | 20.56% |
| Associates Degree | 1,752 | 5.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,570 | 8.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,158 | 3.66% |
Washington Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 48 | 46 | 19 |
| Other Race | 229 | 111 | 46 |
| Hispanic | 607 | 367 | 80 |
| White | 21,541 | 17,842 | 2,721 |
| Native American | 117 | 97 | 12 |
| Black | 9,066 | 6,984 | 891 |
| 2+ Races | 276 | 169 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 95.83%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 39.58%.
$27,315
Average Earnings
$41,403
Average Male
$23,450
Average Female
Washington Parish, Louisiana Language by Age
Washington Parish, Louisiana Language
96.46% of Washington Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 3.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.99% of the population.
Washington Parish, Louisiana Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 713 | 480 | 67.32% |
| Asian | 41 | 23 | 56.10% |
| Black | 13,057 | 4,128 | 31.62% |
| White | 29,456 | 6,093 | 20.69% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 981 | 203 | 20.69% |
24.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.28%
Male Poverty Rate
26.81%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Washington Parish, Louisiana
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington Parish, Louisiana is Multiple, with 67.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington Parish, Louisiana is Hispanic, with 20.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.47%.
Washington Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Washington Parish, Louisiana Married by Age and Sex
Washington 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.
Washington Parish, Louisiana Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,668 | 6.93% |
| Black | 793 | 7.54% |
| Native American | 13 | 11.11% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 6.52% |
Washington Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
10.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
46.9%
Employment Rate
9.5%
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
80.16%
Born in Washington Parish, Louisiana
98.81%
Native Born
1.19%
Foreign Born
0.78%
Non Citizen
0.41%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.81% of Washington Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 80.16% having been born in Louisiana. 0.78% 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