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World Population Review
Washington Parish, Louisiana Population 2021
Washington Parish, Louisiana's estimated population is 45,406 with a growth rate of -0.86% 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 -3.57% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45,406 | -394 | -0.86% |
| 2020 | 45,800 | -394 | -0.85% |
| 2019 | 46,194 | -394 | -0.85% |
| 2018 | 46,588 | -61 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 46,649 | 262 | 0.56% |
| 2016 | 46,387 | 29 | 0.06% |
| 2015 | 46,358 | 39 | 0.08% |
| 2014 | 46,319 | -88 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 46,407 | -269 | -0.58% |
| 2012 | 46,676 | -451 | -0.96% |
| 2011 | 47,127 | 38 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 47,089 | 3,904 | 9.04% |
| 1990 | 43,185 | -1,022 | -2.31% |
| 1980 | 44,207 | 2,220 | 5.29% |
| 1970 | 41,987 | -2,028 | -4.61% |
| 1960 | 44,015 | 5,644 | 14.71% |
| 1950 | 38,371 | 3,928 | 11.40% |
| 1940 | 34,443 | 4,539 | 15.18% |
| 1930 | 29,904 | 5,740 | 23.75% |
| 1920 | 24,164 | 5,278 | 27.95% |
| 1910 | 18,886 | 9,258 | 96.16% |
| 1900 | 9,628 | 2,928 | 43.70% |
| 1890 | 6,700 | 1,510 | 29.09% |
| 1880 | 5,190 | 1,860 | 55.86% |
| 1870 | 3,330 | -1,378 | -29.27% |
| 1860 | 4,708 | 1,300 | 38.15% |
| 1850 | 3,408 | 759 | 28.65% |
| 1840 | 2,649 | 363 | 15.88% |
| 1830 | 2,286 | -231 | -9.18% |
| 1820 | 2,517 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.86%
County Website
State
Founded
1819
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
47,089
Growth Since 2010
-3.57%
Washington Parish, Louisiana Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,086 | 66.95% |
| Black or African American | 14,032 | 30.22% |
| Two or More Races | 777 | 1.67% |
| Some Other Race | 381 | 0.82% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 107 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.11% |
Washington Parish, Louisiana Population by Race
Washington Parish, Louisiana Population Pyramid $2021
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Washington Parish, Louisiana Population by Age
Washington Parish, Louisiana Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,613 | 2.53 | 67.4 |
| Married | 7,442 | 3.13 | 86.3 |
| Non Family | 5,689 | 1.14 | 59.6 |
| Female | 3,359 | 3.34 | 41.1 |
| Male | 1,123 | 3.14 | 60.7 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
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Washington Parish, Louisiana Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,098 | 6.66% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,377 | 13.89% |
| High School Graduate | 14,078 | 44.66% |
| Some College | 5,638 | 17.89% |
| Associates Degree | 1,679 | 5.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,416 | 7.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,234 | 3.91% |
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Washington Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Washington Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,586 | 17,796 | 2,534 |
| Black | 9,018 | 6,679 | 1,005 |
| Hispanic | 569 | 301 | 64 |
| 2+ Races | 221 | 153 | 26 |
| Other Race | 204 | 84 | 31 |
| Native American | 93 | 80 | 6 |
| Asian | 52 | 51 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 98.08%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.38%.
Washington Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
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$27,734
Average Earnings
$36,875
Average Male
$23,467
Average Female
Washington Parish, Louisiana Earnings by Educational Attainment
Washington Parish, Louisiana Language by Age
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Washington Parish, Louisiana Language
95.68% of Washington Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 4.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.11% of the population.
Washington Parish, Louisiana Language
Washington Parish, Louisiana Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,539 | 5,980 | 20.24% |
| Black | 13,068 | 4,146 | 31.73% |
| Multiple | 761 | 426 | 55.98% |
| Hispanic | 972 | 259 | 26.65% |
| Other | 358 | 40 | 11.17% |
| Asian | 45 | 15 | 33.33% |
| Native | 92 | 14 | 15.22% |
24.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.41%
Male Poverty Rate
28.04%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Washington Parish, Louisiana
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington Parish, Louisiana is Multiple, with 55.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington Parish, Louisiana is Other, with 11.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.63%.
Washington Parish, Louisiana Poverty
Washington Parish, Louisiana Poverty Rate by Education
Washington Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Washington Parish, Louisiana Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Washington Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
Washington Parish, Louisiana Veterans by War
Washington Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,254 | 9.33% |
| Black | 761 | 7.27% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 5.88% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 1.35% |
| Other Race | 9 | 4.00% |
| Native American | 6 | 6.45% |
Washington Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Race
Washington Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
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9.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
Washington Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
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52.6%
Labor Force Participation
47.4%
Employment Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
Washington Parish, Louisiana Employment by Age
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Washington Parish, Louisiana Employment by Race
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Washington Parish, Louisiana Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.82%
Native Born
1.18%
Foreign Born
0.73%
Non Citizen
0.44%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.82% of Washington Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 78.43% having been born in Louisiana. 0.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Washington 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