Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Ouachita Parish
- State
- Louisiana
- FIPS Code
- 22073
- State FIPS
- 22
- County FIPS
- 073
Geography
- Land Area
- 610.35 sq mi
- Water Area
- 21.36 sq mi
- Total Area
- 631.71 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.480932
- Longitude
- -92.151581
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 156,463
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 117,787
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 151,826 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 4,634 | 3.0% |
| White | 88,920 | 56.8% |
| Black | 59,487 | 38.0% |
| Asian | 1,153 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 131 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 96 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 114,886 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 2,904 | 2.5% |
| White | 70,624 | 60.0% |
| Black | 42,718 | 36.3% |
| Asian | 877 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 760 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 83 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 158,480
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,874
- Poverty Rate
- 22.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 35,502
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 89,400 | 56.4% |
| Black | 59,054 | 37.3% |
| Asian | 1,819 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 98,389
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 35,992 | 36.6% |
| Republican | 37,284 | 37.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 24,651 | 25.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 43,011 | 43.7% |
| Female | 55,378 | 56.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 55,008 | 55.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,595 | 1.6% |
| Black | 36,141 | 36.7% |
| Asian | 654 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 43,325
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 28,980 | 52.7% |
| Hispanic | 543 | 34.0% |
| Black | 11,322 | 31.3% |
| Asian | 209 | 32.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 18,772 | 43.6% |
| Female | 24,553 | 44.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 26,153 (25.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 29,866 (28.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 71,172
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $185,238
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,023
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.4%
- Public Transit
- 1.0%
- Work From Home
- 8.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.