Ascension Parish's estimated 2026 population is 136,694 with a growth rate of 1.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ascension Parish is the 11th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 107,894 and has seen a growth of 26.69% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Ascension Parish includes 65.32% White, 22.94% Black or African American, 3.74% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (65.32%)
Black or African American (22.94%)
Two or more races (6.64%)
Other race (3.74%)
Asian (1.12%)
Native American (0.24%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83,999 | 65.32% |
| Black or African American | 29,501 | 22.94% |
| Two or more races | 8,541 | 6.64% |
| Other race | 4,807 | 3.74% |
| Asian | 1,436 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 303 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Ascension Parish's average per capita income is $59,523. Household income levels show a median of $92,266. The poverty rate stands at 10.34%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $128,443 | $142,400 |
| Families | $110,154 | $125,902 |
| Households | $92,266 | $112,452 |
| Non Families | $46,285 | $66,529 |
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