Ascension Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Ascension Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 128,593. It is the 12th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ascension Parish is 36.4 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ascension Parish is $92,266. This is 54% higher than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 45% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $265,300. Housing costs are 27% higher than the state median of $208,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Ascension Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ascension Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 22.7%.

Education

28.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 26.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.7%.