Ouachita Parish, Louisiana

Total Population: 158,916

County Seat: Monroe

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Median Home Value

$183,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$51,241

Across all households

Median Age

36.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

27.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)55.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)37.0%
Hispanic or Latino3.6%
Two or More Races2.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

24.7%

65 Years and Over

15.5%

Male

48.1%

Female

51.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.6%

No Health Insurance

8.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

27.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$51,241

Mean Household Income

$76,757

Per Capita Income

$30,656

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$183,000

Median Rent

$923/mo

Total Housing Units

70,667

Owner-Occupied

59.5%

Renter-Occupied

40.5%

Vacancy Rate

14.0%

Married Couple Households

39.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

37.0%

Average Household Size

2.53

Broadband Internet Access

80.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

10.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 22073.