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As of 2010, the total population of Washington County is 47,168, which is 7.38% more than it was in 2000. The population growth rate is much higher than the state average rate of 1.44% and is lower than the national average rate of 9.71%. The Washington County population density is 69.79 people per square mile, which is lower than the state average density of 86.55 people per square mile and is lower than the national average density of 81.32 people per square mile. The most prevalent race in Washington County is white, which represent 66.74% of the total population. The average Washington County education level is lower than the state average and is lower than the national average.

Topics:Population GrowthPopulation DensityPopulation by RacesPopulation by First AncestryPopulation by GenderPopulation by AgeEducationSchool EnrollmentHousehold and FamilyMarital StatusPlace of Birth and CitizenshipLanguage

Population in 2010: 47,168. #24

Population Growth Since 2000, #13

Washington County
7.38%
Louisiana
1.44%
U.S.
9.71%

Population Density, #22

Washington County
69.79 per square mile
Louisiana
86.55 per square mile
U.S.
81.32 per square mile

Population by Races

White:31,482 (66.74%, #32)
Black:14,625 (31.01%, #32)
Hispanic:887 (1.88%, #39)
Asian:110 (0.23%, #47)
Native (American Indian, Alaska Native, Hawaiian Native, etc.):136 (0.29%, #49)
One Race, Other:296 (0.63%, see rank)
Two or More Races:519 (1.10%, see rank)

*Based on 2010 data. View historical race data.

Population by First Ancestry

39,078 (83.90%) out of the total population of 46,578 reported first ancestry.

 Washington County% of the Total PopulationLouisianaU.S.
Arab440.09%, see rank0.34%0.50%
Czech150.03%, see rank0.12%0.53%
Danish490.11%, see rank0.09%0.48%
Dutch1560.33%, see rank0.61%1.63%
English3,5507.62%, see rank6.68%9.02%
French3,6547.84%, see rank17.63%3.77%
German2,8986.22%, see rank8.69%16.51%
Greek150.03%, see rank0.13%0.44%
Hungarian00.00%, see rank0.12%0.51%
Irish5,16611.09%, see rank8.09%11.76%
Italian1,5893.41%, see rank5.06%5.78%
Norwegian1240.27%, see rank0.27%1.51%
Polish3340.72%, see rank0.50%3.24%
Portuguese80.02%, see rank0.11%0.47%
Russian180.04%, see rank0.18%1.01%
Scotch-Irish5771.24%, see rank1.29%1.72%
Scottish5751.23%, see rank1.02%1.92%
Subsaharan African900.19%, see rank0.87%0.91%
Swedish1010.22%, see rank0.29%1.41%
Swiss00.00%, see rank0.07%0.33%
Ukrainian00.00%, see rank0.05%0.31%
American7,06915.18%, see rank9.17%6.28%
Welsh440.09%, see rank0.24%0.63%

*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical first ancestry data.

Population by Gender

Male: 23,360 (49.53%, see rank)
Females: 23,808 (50.47%, see rank)

Washington County
Male: 49.53%
Female: 50.47%
Louisiana
Male: 48.95%
Female: 51.05%
U.S.
Male: 49.16%
Female: 50.84%

*Based on 2010 data. View historical gender data.

Population by Age

Median Age (see rank)
Washington County
38.70 years old
Louisiana
35.80 years old
U.S.
37.20 years old

Median Age, Male (see rank)
Washington County
37.50 years old
Louisiana
34.50 years old
U.S.
35.80 years old

Median Age, Female (see rank)
Washington County
40.10 years old
Louisiana
37.20 years old
U.S.
38.50 years old

 Washington County% of the Total PopulationLouisianaU.S.
Under 5 years3,1966.78%, see rank6.93%6.54%
5 to 9 years3,2996.99%, see rank6.76%6.59%
10 to 14 years3,3337.07%, see rank6.77%6.70%
15 to 19 years3,2156.82%, see rank7.21%7.14%
20 to 24 years2,6765.67%, see rank7.46%6.99%
25 to 34 years5,84312.39%, see rank13.86%13.30%
35 to 44 years5,56811.80%, see rank12.45%13.30%
45 to 54 years6,97714.79%, see rank14.43%14.58%
55 to 64 years6,22513.20%, see rank11.81%11.82%
65 to 74 years3,9198.31%, see rank6.88%7.03%
75 to 84 2,1684.60%, see rank3.97%4.23%
85 years and over7491.59%, see rank1.45%1.78%

*Based on 2010 data. View historical age data.

Education for the 25 Years and Over

 Washington County%LouisianaU.S.
Total 25 Years and Over Population30,835100%2,856,356199,726,659
Less Than High School6,93122.48%, see rank19.02%14.97%
High School Graduate13,43743.58%, see rank34.77%28.99%
Some College or Associate Degree6,82022.12%, see rank25.28%28.14%
Bachelor Degree2,5038.12%, see rank14.04%17.60%
Master, Doctorate, or Professional Degree1,1443.71%, see rank6.89%10.30%
USA.com Education Index#12.13, see rank-12.7913.39
# Higher USA.com Education Index means more educated population.

*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical education level data.

School Enrollment

 Washington County LouisianaU.S.
Total PublicPrivatePublicPrivatePublicPrivate
Nursery School, Preschool, Kindergarten1,57179.19%20.81%70.51%29.49%69.28%30.72%
Elementary School (Grades 1-8)5,72983.75%, see rank16.25%, see rank82.91%17.09%89.31%10.69%
High School (Grades 9-12)2,38084.75%, see rank15.25%, see rank82.90%17.10%90.48%9.52%
College1,43084.76%, see rank15.24%, see rank82.95%17.05%77.07%22.93%
Graduate School42976.69%, see rank23.31%, see rank74.55%25.45%58.85%41.15%

*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical school enrollment data.

Household and Family

 Washington County%LouisianaU.S.
Total Households18,113100%1,728,360116,716,292
Average Household Size2.52, see rank-2.552.58
1 Person Households5,08728.08%, see rank26.87%26.74%
2 or More Person Households13,02671.92%, see rank73.13%73.26%
Family Households (Families)12,29667.88%, see rank67.12%66.43%
Average Family Size3.06, see rank-3.103.14
Married-Couple Family7,96944.00%, see rank44.45%48.42%
Nonfamily Households5,81732.12%, see rank32.88%33.57%

*Based on 2010 data. View historical household and family data.

Marital Status of 15 Years and Over

 Washington County%LouisianaU.S.
15 Years and Over Total36,762see rank3,518,574243,073,468
Males, 15 Years and Over17,982100%, see rank1,699,936118,264,295
Never Married6,12734.07%, see rank35.54%34.21%
Married8,85049.22%, see rank51.20%54.02%
Widowed6033.35%, see rank2.86%2.52%
Divorced2,40213.36%, see rank10.40%9.25%
Females, 15 Years and Over18,780100%, see rank1,818,638124,809,173
Never Married5,11427.23%, see rank29.63%27.93%
Married8,31544.28%, see rank47.31%50.85%
Widowed2,75014.64%, see rank10.68%9.55%
Divorced2,60113.85%, see rank12.38%11.66%

*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical marital status data.

Place of Birth and Citizenship

 Washington County%LouisianaU.S.
Native46,26699.33%, see rank96.44%87.28%
Born in the State of Residence37,63580.80%, see rank78.80%58.66%
Born in Different State8,48718.22%, see rank17.06%27.28%
Born in Puerto Rico, U.S. Island Areas,
or Born Abroad to American Parent(s)		1440.31%, see rank0.58%1.33%
Foreign Born3120.67%, see rank3.56%12.72%
Foreign Born with U.S. Citizenship1790.38%, see rank1.49%5.48%
Foreign Born without U.S. Citizenship1330.29%, see rank2.07%7.24%
Born In Europe1050.23%, see rank0.36%1.59%
Born In Asia530.11%, see rank1.14%3.54%
Born In Africa00.00%, see rank0.12%0.48%
Born In Oceania00.00%, see rank0.02%0.07%
Born In Latin America1330.29%, see rank1.86%6.77%
Born In Northern America210.05%, see rank0.07%0.27%

*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical place of birth and citizenship data.

Language Spoken at Home

 Washington County%LouisianaU.S.
English16,51595.51%, see rank87.67%79.95%
Spanish4762.75%, see rank3.89%11.42%
Other Indo-European Languages2521.46%, see rank7.03%4.60%
Asian and Pacific Islander Languages360.21%, see rank1.13%3.14%
Other130.08%, see rank0.27%0.89%

*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical language spoken at home data.


 
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