Assumption Parish's estimated 2026 population is 19,420 with a growth rate of -1.52% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Assumption Parish is the 44th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 23,332 and has seen a growth of -16.77% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.8 years
Female: 44.2 years
Male: 41.1 years
There are 16,296 adults, (4,167 of whom are seniors) in Assumption Parish.
Female: 10,463 (51.1%)
Male: 10,021 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Assumption Parish includes 65.01% White, 27.65% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,317 | 65.01% |
| Black or African American | 5,664 | 27.65% |
| Two or more races | 1,134 | 5.54% |
| Asian | 186 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 143 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 40 | 0.2% |
Assumption Parish's average per capita income is $45,725. Household income levels show a median of $51,423. The poverty rate stands at 15.29%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,881 | - |
| Families | $73,577 | $97,002 |
| Households | $51,423 | $76,369 |
| Non Families | $24,875 | $33,593 |
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