Assumption Parish, Louisiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Assumption Parish
- State
- Louisiana
- FIPS Code
- 22007
- State FIPS
- 22
- County FIPS
- 007
Geography
- Land Area
- 344.02 sq mi
- Water Area
- 25.91 sq mi
- Total Area
- 369.93 sq mi
- Latitude
- 29.903300
- Longitude
- -91.065219
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 20,251
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 16,086
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,514 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 736 | 3.6% |
| White | 13,253 | 65.4% |
| Black | 5,673 | 28.0% |
| Asian | 98 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 146 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 55 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,606 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 483 | 3.0% |
| White | 10,893 | 67.7% |
| Black | 4,389 | 27.3% |
| Asian | 98 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 172 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 57 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,484
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $52,453
- Poverty Rate
- 15.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,111
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,317 | 65.0% |
| Black | 5,664 | 27.7% |
| Asian | 186 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,135
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,534 | 49.7% |
| Republican | 3,834 | 29.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,726 | 20.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,030 | 45.9% |
| Female | 7,105 | 54.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,300 | 55.6% |
| Hispanic | 630 | 4.8% |
| Black | 3,789 | 28.8% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,100
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,252 | 58.2% |
| Hispanic | 336 | 53.3% |
| Black | 1,773 | 46.8% |
| Asian | 24 | 41.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,249 | 53.9% |
| Female | 3,851 | 54.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,153 (35.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,027 (14.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,066
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $141,848
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $911
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.9%
- Work From Home
- 4.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.