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Washington Parish, Louisiana
Washington Parish, Louisiana. Washington Parish had 44,937 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.1% since 2020, in line with Louisiana (−0.9%). It holds 5 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 13 census tracts. GEOID 22117.
Washington Parish is the county of the Bogalusa, LA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
44,937
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 45,463 · ACS 2020-2024: 45,120
Median household income
$45,380
±$3,664 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$155,700
±$10,722 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$774
±$46 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Washington Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 45,463 residents in Washington Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 44,937 for July 1, 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, in line with Louisiana (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 45,120 over 670 square miles of land.
| Measure | Washington Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 45,120 | 4,611,961 | −1,315 |
| Households | 17,716±406 | 1,804,780 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.06 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 21,439±45 | 2,108,902 | −338 |
Washington Parish's population since 2000
From 43,926 in 2000 to 44,937 in 2025: up 2.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Washington Parish?
Washington Parish holds 5 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Bogalusa with 10,321 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Bogalusa | 10,659 | $30,749 |
|---|---|---|
| Franklinton | 3,662 | $34,235 |
| Varnado | 330 | $39,250 |
| AngieGEOID 2202165 | 258 | $61,250 |
| RioGEOID 2264975 | 137 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Washington Parish?
The median resident of Washington Parish is 40.9 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 19.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 26.8%. 0.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Washington Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9±1.0 | 38.0 | +1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 23.7% | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.3%±0.3 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% | 7.2% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.5%±0.8 pts | 55.7% | −3.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 26.8%±1.3 pts | 30.5% | −3.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.1%±1.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 4.9% | −0.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.6%±0.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3%±1.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 25.3%±1.8 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2%±1.3 pts | 7.8% | −5.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.3%±1.8 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.8%±1.5 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.9%±0.8 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Washington Parish earn?
Half of Washington Parish's 17,716 households earn less than $45,380 a year (±$3,664), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $46,237 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Washington Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,380±$3,664 | $60,756 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,215±$5,030 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,927±$1,668 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.3%±2.4 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 33.6%±6.0 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 28.2%±2.9 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 74.2%±3.3 pts | 86.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Washington Parish?
Owners occupy 69.3% of Washington Parish's occupied homes and renters 30.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $155,700 by its owner (±$10,722). The median renter pays $774 a month including utilities, and 51.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Washington Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $155,700±$10,722 | $216,500 | +$31,400 |
| Median gross rent | $774±$46 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.1%±8.3 pts | 46.3% | +14.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,352±$96 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.3%±3.0 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 21,439±45 | 2,108,902 | −338 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.4%±2.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.9%±3.1 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.7%±2.3 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.1%±1.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Washington Parish building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Washington Parish in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Washington Parish get to work?
72.8% of Washington Parish's workers drive alone and 4.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.9%.
| Measure | Washington Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.8%±2.3 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.9%±2.4 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.8%±3.4 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.1%±3.0 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.2%±1.4 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.6 min±3.0 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Washington Parish's census tracts?
Washington Parish is divided into 13 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $23,472 (Tract 9509) to $67,158 (Tract 9504).
| Tract 9501.0122117950101 | 3,560±358 | $29,474 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0222117950102 | 4,326±637 | $37,723 |
| Tract 9502.0122117950201 | 3,431±649 | $51,538 |
| Tract 9502.0222117950202 | 2,890±579 | $63,879 |
| Tract 950322117950300 | 4,543±737 | $46,439 |
| Tract 950422117950400 | 4,126±587 | $67,158 |
| Tract 9505.0122117950501 | 2,622±490 | $53,883 |
| Tract 9505.0222117950502 | 2,864±549 | $36,909 |
| Tract 950622117950600 | 4,503±680 | $49,398 |
| Tract 950722117950700 | 5,258±618 | $30,711 |
| Tract 950822117950800 | 3,215±512 | $47,264 |
| Tract 950922117950900 | 950±263 | $23,472 |
| Tract 951022117951000 | 2,832±609 | $47,237 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Washington Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 25th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 23rd of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 27th of 64 |
| Median household income | 49th of 64 |
| Median home value | 34th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 46th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 17th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58th of 64 |
| Median age | 16th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Washington Parish are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.