Washington Parish's estimated 2026 population is 44,736 with a growth rate of -0.45% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washington Parish is the 25th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 47,083 and has seen a growth of -4.98% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.9 years
Female: 42.3 years
Male: 39 years
There are 34,409 adults, (8,686 of whom are seniors) in Washington Parish.
Female: 22,274 (49.4%)
Male: 22,846 (50.6%)
The racial composition of Washington Parish includes 63.11% White, 26.93% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,473 | 63.11% |
| Black or African American | 12,151 | 26.93% |
| Two or more races | 3,762 | 8.34% |
| Other race | 341 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 224 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 132 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.08% |
Washington Parish's average per capita income is $37,662. Household income levels show a median of $45,380. The poverty rate stands at 24.32%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,229 | - |
| Families | $61,763 | $80,923 |
| Households | $45,380 | $65,215 |
| Non Families | $22,380 | $35,910 |
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