Assumption Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Assumption Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 20,720. It is the 43rd most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Assumption Parish is 42.0 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Assumption Parish is $52,546. This is 12% lower than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $141,200. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $208,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Assumption Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Assumption Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.6%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower 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 78.2%.