Washington Parish, LA

Living in Washington Parish

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 20
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Commute 33
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 98
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Public Safety 22
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Airports 29
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Hospitals 18
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Colleges 38
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Schools 78
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Residents

46k Population -143 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age
12% College-Educated
68% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black30%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school21%
High school graduate45%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$7.2k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$101k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$494 Median Monthly Rent +$145 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas28%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Washington Parish

United States45
Louisiana59

Property Crime in Washington Parish

United States48
Louisiana69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 49 6 0
Feb 52 6 0
Mar 59 6 0
Apr 66 5 0
May 73 5 0
Jun 79 6 0
Jul 81 6 0
Aug 81 6 0
Sep 77 4 0
Oct 67 4 0
Nov 58 5 0
Dec 51 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Washington Parish

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding62
Tornado58
Coastal Flooding8
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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