Washington County, LA

County

Demographics of Washington

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

12.8%

Households with Children

29.7%

School Enrollment K-12

5,093

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.5%
School Age (5-17): 17.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.8%
Working Age (35-54): 24.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.1%
Seniors (65+): 19.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 15.7%
High School / GED: 45.5%
Some College or Associate's: 26.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.8%
Single Parents: 13.9%
Couples & Adults: 32.1%
Living Alone: 38.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
Asian: 0.1%
Black or African American: 26.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 59.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 75.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.5%
Other Black: 24.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 81.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 17.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.4%
Spanish: 1.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.3%
Elementary (1-4): 4.8%
Middle School (5-8): 5.7%
High School (9-12): 5.7%
College / Graduate: 2.9%
Not Enrolled: 77.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Washington County

Neighborhoods in Washington County

Mount Hermon / Richardson

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources