Washington Parish, Louisiana Age & Gender Statistics (2024)

Total Population

45,120

Median Age

40.9

Male Median

39.0

Female Median

42.3

Washington Parish, Louisiana Population Growth

Population trends in
Figure 1: Annual population growth trend for (2010–2024).

Washington Parish, Louisiana Demographic Trend

Since 2010, the population of has changed by -3.1%%.

-3.1%% Growth

Washington Parish, Louisiana Age & Gender Pyramid

Population pyramid for

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.


Washington Parish, Louisiana Historical Population Data

YearMedian AgePopulation
202440.945,120
202341.045,238
202240.645,514
202139.845,794
202039.846,325
201939.446,435
201839.546,457
201739.946,449
201639.446,367
201539.246,556
201439.146,723
201338.846,935
201238.847,025
201138.946,969
201038.646,578

Washington Parish, Louisiana Age Group Breakdown (2024)

Age CohortPercentage
Under 56.5%
5–1717.3%
18–247.9%
25–3411.9%
35–5424.1%
55–6413.1%
65+19.3%

Dependency Ratios for Washington Parish, Louisiana

Total Dependency Ratio:
75.4
Youth Dependency:
41.6
Old-Age Dependency:
33.8

The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).



Age & Gender FAQs for Washington Parish, Louisiana

The median age in Washington Parish, Louisiana is 40.9 years.

According to latest Census data, the total population of Washington Parish, Louisiana is 45,120.

In Washington Parish, Louisiana, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.3%.

Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Washington Parish, Louisiana is aging.
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