Washington Parish, Louisiana
Total Population: 45,238
County Seat: Franklinton
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
84.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
12.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.0%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 22117.