Ascension Parish's 2026 population is estimated at 136,694, reflecting a 1.17% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Ascension Parish is the 11th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 107,894 and has grown 26.69% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.6 years
Female: 37.5 years
Male: 35.7 years
There are 95,935 adults, (16,833 of whom are seniors) in Ascension Parish.
Female: 66,069 (50.7%)
Male: 64,245 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Ascension Parish includes 64.2% White, 23.1% Black or African American, 3.58% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83,657 | 64.2% |
| Black or African American | 30,108 | 23.1% |
| Two or more races | 10,060 | 7.72% |
| Other race | 4,668 | 3.58% |
| Asian | 1,453 | 1.11% |
| Native American | 361 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.01% |
Ascension Parish 's average per capita income is $61,155. Household income levels show a median of $91,549. The poverty rate stands at 10.34%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $131,853 | $147,071 |
| Families | $110,984 | $128,706 |
| Households | $91,549 | $113,485 |
| Non Families | $47,739 | $61,734 |
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