Ascension Parish, LA

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    2024 Population
    130,314
    US Senator
    Bill Cassidy
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    John Kennedy
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    36.6
    0.549% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.3%
    0.0641% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $91,549
    0.777% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $279,600
    5.39% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    65,022
    2.4% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Ascension Parish, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.1% of the residents in Ascension Parish, LA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Ascension Parish, LA are River Parishes Community College (1,375 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Ascension Parish, LA was $279,600, and the homeownership rate was 81%.

    Most people in Ascension Parish, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Ascension Parish, LA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Ascension Parish, LA is home to a population of 130k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.91% of Ascension Parish, LA residents were born outside of the country (6.4k people).

    In 2024, there were 2.78 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (82.8k people) in Ascension Parish, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.08k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    97%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.1% of Ascension Parish, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Ascension Parish, LA was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ascension Parish, LA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      82.8k ± 343
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      29.8k ± 888
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      5.08k ± 877
    8.41%
    Hispanic Population
    11k people

    In 2024, there were 2.78 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (82.8k people) in Ascension Parish, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.08k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    8.41% of the people in Ascension Parish, LA are hispanic (11k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Ascension Parish, LA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Honduras
      48,818 ± 5,396 people
    2. Mexico
      27,788 ± 4,080 people
    3. Vietnam
      17,351 ± 3,228 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 48,818 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 27,788 and Vietnam with 17,351.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.91%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    6.4k people
    4.72%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    6.07k people

    As of 2024, 4.91% of Ascension Parish, LA residents (6.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ascension Parish, LA was 4.72%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,980 ± 474
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,513 ± 380
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,369 ± 463

    Ascension Parish, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.31 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    93.8% of the population of Ascension Parish, LA has health coverage, with 55.6% on employee plans, 18.7% on Medicaid, 9.52% on Medicare, 9.23% on non-group plans, and 0.7% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Ascension County, LA see 2,252 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,252 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2372 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 803 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,252 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ascension County, LA

    Primary care physicians in Ascension County, LA see an average of 2,252 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,252 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.7% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    6.23%
    Uninsured
    55.6%
    Employer Coverage
    18.7%
    Medicaid
    9.52%
    Medicare
    9.23%
    Non-Group
    0.7%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ascension Parish, LA declined by 4.93% from 6.55% to 6.23%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ascension Parish, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.07 in Ascension Parish, LA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.8% in Ascension Parish, LA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.48% in Ascension Parish, LA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Ascension Parish, LA employs 65k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Ascension Parish, LA were Health Care & Social Assistance (8,775 people), Manufacturing (8,648 people), and Retail Trade (6,579 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($110,045), Manufacturing ($109,174), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($93,571).

    Employment

    Occupations

    65k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,498
    2.4%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.58%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ascension Parish, LA grew at a rate of 2.4%, from 63.5k employees to 65k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ascension Parish, LA, are Sales & Related Occupations (7,069 people), Management Occupations (6,923 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,838 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ascension Parish, LA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    65k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,498
    2.4%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.58%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ascension Parish, LA grew at a rate of 2.4%, from 63.5k employees to 65k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ascension Parish, LA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,775 people), Manufacturing (8,648 people), and Retail Trade (6,579 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ascension Parish, LA, though some of these residents may live in Ascension Parish, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $74,741
    Median earning men ± $3,082
    $41,198
    Median earning women ± $2,917

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($117,278), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($102,682), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($98,798).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($145,333), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($68,954), and Manufacturing ($68,589).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.94M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 167
      Construction
    2. 166
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 143
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $736k
      Construction
    2. $713k
      Manufacturing
    3. $221k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

    Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Ascension Parish, LA. Showing the available data for Louisiana.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (60.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.547%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Louisiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Louisiana

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    Bill Cassidy
    Senator from Louisiana2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    John Kennedy
    Senator from Louisiana3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2017

    Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Ascension Parish, LA awarded 1,375 degrees. The student population of Ascension Parish, LA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,282 male students and 1,315 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Ascension Parish, LA are White (681 and 49.8%), Black or African American (453 and 33.1%), Unknown (110 and 8.05%), and Hispanic or Latino (83 and 6.07%).

    The largest universities in Ascension Parish, LA by number of degrees awarded are River Parishes Community College (1,375 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Ascension Parish, LA are Other Industrial Production Technology (412 and 30%), Instrumentation Technology (241 and 17.5%), and General Studies (186 and 13.5%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 2,597 students enrolled in Ascension Parish, LA, 49.4% men and 50.6% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,177 records, of which 39.7% were women and 60.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Medical Assistant
      137 degrees awarded
    2. Health Information & Medical Records Technology
      125 degrees awarded
    3. Other Industrial Production Technology
      89 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Ascension Parish, LA was Medical Assistant with 137 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Ascension Parish, LA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    River Parishes Community College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1,375 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was River Parishes Community College with 1,375 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 778 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ascension Parish, LA, which is 1.3 times more than the 597 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 681 degrees mean that there were 1.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 453 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($3,335) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($744) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Ascension Parish, LA was $279,600 in 2024, which is 0.84 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $265,300 to $279,600, a 5.39% increase. The homeownership rate in Ascension Parish, LA is 81%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Ascension Parish, LA have an average commute time of 30.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ascension Parish, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 11.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Ascension Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.15%.

    Housing

    Property

    $279,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$7,042
    $38,597
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,841

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ascension Parish, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    81%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 81% of the housing units in Ascension Parish, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 82.9%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $91,549
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,417
    47.7k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,188

    In 2024, the median household income of the 47.7k households in Ascension Parish, LA declined from $91,549 from the previous year's value of $92,266.

    The following chart displays the households in Ascension Parish, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Ascension Parish, LA is from Louisiana.
    0.464
    2024 Wage GINI in Louisiana
    0.465
    2023 Wage GINI in Louisiana

    In 2024, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.265% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Louisiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (81.6%)
    2. Worked At Home (8.86%)
    3. Carpooled (7.87%)

    In 2024, 81.6% of workers in Ascension Parish, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.86%) and those who carpooled to work (7.87%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    30.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Ascension Parish, LA have a longer commute time (30.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.4% of the workforce in Ascension Parish, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Ascension Parish, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ascension Parish, LA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 11.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Ascension Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.15%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ascension Parish, LA (13.3k out of 129k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ascension Parish, LA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 12.7% of the children was living in poverty in Ascension Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.4%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 337 in Ascension Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 52.7% per 100,000 population.

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