Ascension Parish, Louisiana

Total Population: 128,593

County Seat: Donaldsonville

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Median Home Value

$265,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$92,266

Across all households

Median Age

36.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

28.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)64.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)22.7%
Hispanic or Latino8.1%
Two or More Races3.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

26.6%

65 Years and Over

12.7%

Male

49.4%

Female

50.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.1%

No Health Insurance

6.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

28.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$92,266

Mean Household Income

$112,452

Per Capita Income

$41,453

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

81.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$265,300

Median Rent

$1,283/mo

Total Housing Units

50,971

Owner-Occupied

82.9%

Renter-Occupied

17.1%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Married Couple Households

56.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.4%

Average Household Size

2.73

Broadband Internet Access

91.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

27.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 22005.