Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
Ouachita Parish is home to 158,480 people. 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Louisiana rate (18.9%). The median household income is $54,688.
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| Measure | Value | Louisiana | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 158,480 | 4,611,961 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $54,688 | $60,756 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 23.2% | 18.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 31.3% | 25.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 7.4% | 7.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.6% | 27.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $194,400 | $216,500 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $959 | $1,064 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 58.4% | 54.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.2% | 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
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.