Assumption Parish's estimated 2026 population is 19,704 with a growth rate of -0.87% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Assumption Parish is the 43rd largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 23,332 and has seen a growth of -15.55% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Assumption Parish includes 65.51% White, 28.61% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (65.51%)
Black or African American (28.61%)
Two or more races (4.33%)
Asian (0.82%)
Native American (0.6%)
Other race (0.13%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,574 | 65.51% |
| Black or African American | 5,927 | 28.61% |
| Two or more races | 898 | 4.33% |
| Asian | 170 | 0.82% |
| Native American | 125 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 26 | 0.13% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Assumption Parish's average per capita income is $44,949. Household income levels show a median of $52,546. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,768 | - |
| Families | $71,433 | $96,568 |
| Households | $52,546 | $76,288 |
| Non Families | $28,082 | $34,051 |
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