Washington Parish, Louisiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Washington Parish
- State
- Louisiana
- FIPS Code
- 22117
- State FIPS
- 22
- County FIPS
- 117
Geography
- Land Area
- 669.64 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.23 sq mi
- Total Area
- 675.87 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.852144
- Longitude
- -90.046253
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 44,985
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 34,301
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 43,578 | 96.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,411 | 3.1% |
| White | 28,917 | 64.3% |
| Black | 12,113 | 26.9% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 223 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 131 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 187 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 33,431 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 870 | 2.5% |
| White | 22,711 | 66.2% |
| Black | 9,404 | 27.4% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,152 | 3.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 161 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 45,120
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $45,579
- Poverty Rate
- 23.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 10,509
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 28,473 | 63.1% |
| Black | 12,151 | 26.9% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 26,966
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 10,732 | 39.8% |
| Republican | 9,552 | 35.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,560 | 24.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,971 | 44.4% |
| Female | 14,993 | 55.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,852 | 62.5% |
| Hispanic | 480 | 1.8% |
| Black | 7,926 | 29.4% |
| Asian | 94 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 13,119
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,697 | 51.6% |
| Hispanic | 181 | 37.7% |
| Black | 3,445 | 43.5% |
| Asian | 35 | 37.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,791 | 48.4% |
| Female | 7,328 | 48.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 11,336 (36.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,952 (12.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 21,439
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $154,483
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $735
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 4.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.