Washington Parish, LA
Living in Washington Parish
Bikeability
7
Walkability
20
Commute
33
Public Transit
8
Affordability
98
Public Safety
22
Airports
29
Hospitals
18
Colleges
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
78
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Washington Parish, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Washington Parish, LA
Annunciation Catholic School
12 miles, SE
Bens Ford Christian School
12 miles, SE
Southern Magnolia Montessori School
26 miles, S
Lakeview Maria Montessori Preschool
26 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Washington Parish, LA
Saint Joseph Seminary College
23 miles, S
Southeastern Louisiana University
34 miles, SW
University of Southern Mississippi
54 miles, NE
William Carey University
55 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Washington Parish, LA
Riverside Medical Center
6 miles, W
Our Lady of the Angels Hospital
12 miles, SE
Walthall County General Hospital Cah
20 miles, N
St Tammany Parish Hospital
27 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Washington Parish, LA
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
60 miles, NE
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
66 miles, SE
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
69 miles, W