Washington Parish, Louisiana

Total Population: 45,238

County Seat: Franklinton

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Median Home Value

$139,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$42,776

Across all households

Median Age

41 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

12.7%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)63.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)29.7%
Hispanic or Latino3.1%
Two or More Races3.0%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.7%

65 Years and Over

18.5%

Male

50.1%

Female

49.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.5%

No Health Insurance

7.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$42,776

Mean Household Income

$64,790

Per Capita Income

$25,520

Unemployment Rate (16+)

10.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

68.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

27.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$139,400

Median Rent

$772/mo

Total Housing Units

21,422

Owner-Occupied

69.4%

Renter-Occupied

30.6%

Vacancy Rate

17.6%

Married Couple Households

38.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

23.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

31.4%

Average Household Size

2.47

Broadband Internet Access

70.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 22117.