Washington, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Washington, Louisiana Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Washington, Louisiana had a total population of 564, the 341st largest town in Louisiana, with a median household income of $41,563, which is 32% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 28.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 32% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (28.9%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 8.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x.

Washington Quick Facts

Population 564

Median Household Income $41,563

Median Home Value $85,300

Poverty Rate 28.9%

Unemployment Rate 0.0%

Median Age 30.6 years

Homeownership Rate 44.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.3%

High School Graduation Rate 88.9%

Diversity Index 57/100

Population 564 341st of 488

Median Income $41,563 below average

Poverty Rate 28.9% 132% higher than national

Median Home Value $85,300 bottom 20%

How Washington 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	864	564	-34.7%
Median household income	$36,944	$41,563	+12.5%
Median home value	$115,300	$85,300	-26.0%

How Washington Compares

Median Household Income

Washington

$41,563

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Washington

$85,300

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 35.0%

$25K-$50K 42.5%

$50K-$100K 14.4%

$100K+ 8.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

11.9%

$10K-$15K

15.0%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

5.6%

$25K-$30K

5.6%

$30K-$35K

2.2%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

8.1%

$45K-$50K

22.5%

$50K-$60K

8.8%

$60K-$75K

5.0%

$75K-$100K

0.6%

$100K-$125K

1.3%

$125K-$150K

1.3%

$150K-$200K

3.1%

$200K+

2.5%

Employment

0.0% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

51.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 44.4%

Renter 55.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $627/mo 18.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.1%

18-34

35.3%

35-54

12.2%

55-74

31.7%

75+

5.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Washington Rankings in Louisiana

#341 Population of 488

#300 Median Income of 437

#372 Education of 488

#348 Home Value of 425

Explore Louisiana Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Other Cities in St. Landry Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Opelousas	15,495	$32,964	37.4%	$105,100
Eunice	9,239	$35,436	33.2%	$122,000
Sunset	3,074	$60,964	15.4%	$206,100
Port Barre	2,275	$41,278	21.9%	$75,700
Leonville	1,395	$43,015	15.5%	$182,800
Arnaudville	1,239	$16,111	67.1%	$83,400
Lawtell	1,171	N/A	22.3%	N/A
Grand Coteau	959	$34,730	45.7%	$117,500
Krotz Springs	831	N/A	26.6%	$63,300
Melville	589	$35,500	24.8%	$71,700

Cities Similar to Washington

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Junction City	525	N/A	N/A	7.0%	59.1%
Catahoula	594	$44,539	$151,600	9.8%	31.8%
Morganza	600	$44,402	$121,600	16.7%	35.3%
Napoleonville	511	N/A	N/A	5.3%	55.0%
Grand Isle	623	N/A	$269,500	15.4%	36.5%

A note before these figures: with a population of 564, Washington's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Washington is a small community located in Louisiana, within St. Landry Parish. The total population is 564. It ranks as the 341st most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington is 30.6 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington is $41,563. This is 32% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.9%. This is 53% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Washington, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $85,300. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Washington is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 44.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washington is Black or African American, making up 56.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 31.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (56.6% vs 30.5%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 7.2%.

Education

8.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% lower 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 88.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Washington, Louisiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Washington, Louisiana?

Washington, Louisiana has a population of 564 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Washington, LA?

The median household income in Washington is $41,563, which is 49% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Washington, LA?

The poverty rate in Washington is 28.9%. This means approximately 163 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Washington, Louisiana?

Washington's population is 31.0% White, 56.6% Black, 1.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Washington, LA?

The median home value in Washington is $85,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.1x.

How educated is Washington, Louisiana?

8.3% of adults (25+) in Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.