U.S. County · Profile

Assumption Parish

20.2KTotal Population
55Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-13.64%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Assumption Parish has a population of 20,160 as of 2023. It is located in Louisiana.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Assumption Parish based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White65.7%13,245
Black or African American28.9%5,826
Two or More Races4.5%907
Hispanic or Latino3.4%685
American Indian/Alaska Native0.5%101
Asian0.4%81
Some Other Race0.1%20
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Assumption Parish based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$47,023
36.9% below national average
Per Capita Income
$28,758
25.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
16.0%
39.1% above national average
Median Age
41.9 years

Income & Poverty

$47,023Median Household Income
$28,758Per Capita Income
16.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$47,023$71,916
Families$69,477$90,913
Married-couple Families$69,477$77,814
Nonfamily Households$24,469$26,427

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Assumption Parish, Louisiana.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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