Ascension Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026
Ascension Parish, Louisiana has a population of 130,314, the 11th most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $91,549 and the median home value is $279,600. The poverty rate is 10.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Ascension Parish Quick Facts
How Ascension Parish Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 128,593 | 130,314 | +1.3% |
| Median household income | $92,266 | $91,549 | -0.8% |
| Median home value | $265,300 | $279,600 | +5.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 59 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Ascension Parish
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieville | 35,238 | $104,923 | 4.6% | $317,400 |
| Gonzales | 13,108 | $75,451 | 8.9% | $225,800 |
| Donaldsonville | 6,831 | $23,618 | 44.8% | $185,900 |
| Sorrento | 2,203 | $117,604 | 8.5% | $232,200 |
| Lemannville | 841 | $16,947 | 75.1% | $75,300 |
| Darrow | 183 | N/A | 100.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Ascension Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 130,314. It is the 11th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Ascension Parish is 36.6 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Ascension Parish is $91,549. This is 51% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also 13% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 45% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $279,600. Housing costs are 29% higher than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Ascension Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 22.9%.
Education
29.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Ascension Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Ascension Parish, Louisiana?
Ascension Parish has a population of 130,314, making it the 11th most populous county in Louisiana.
What is the median income in Ascension Parish?
The median household income in Ascension Parish is $91,549 with a poverty rate of 10.3%.
How many cities are in Ascension Parish, Louisiana?
Ascension Parish contains 6 Census-designated places.