Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
Total Population: 158,916
County Seat: Monroe
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
88.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
27.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
8.7%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.