Ascension Parish, Louisiana
Ascension Parish is home to 130,314 people. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Louisiana rate (18.9%). The median household income is $91,549.
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| Measure | Value | Louisiana | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 130,314 | 4,611,961 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $91,549 | $60,756 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 10.3% | 18.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 12.9% | 25.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 6.2% | 7.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.1% | 27.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $279,600 | $216,500 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,318 | $1,064 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 50.7% | 54.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 36.6 years | 38.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Assumption Parish
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Iberville Parish
- Livingston Parish
- St. James Parish
- St. John the Baptist Parish
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.