Ascension Parish, Louisiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 12th-largest in Louisiana

The population of Ascension Parish, Louisiana is 128,593 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest county in Louisiana. The median household income is $92,266, the median home value is $265,300, and the median age is 36.4.

The population of Ascension Parish has grown 23.8% since 2010 (107,894 → 133,534), a +1.53% annualized rate.

Ascension Parish within Louisiana · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

128,593

Population

+1.53%

Annual growth

443

People / sq mi

$92,266

Median Income

$265,300

Median Home Value

Ascension Parish covers 290 sq mi of land at 443.4 people per square mile.

About Ascension Parish, LA

Ascension Parish is a county in Louisiana with a population of 128,593. It ranks #12 among counties in Louisiana by population. The median age is 36.4, younger than the national median. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

The median household income in Ascension Parish is $92,266, above the US median of $74,580. 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $265,300, with monthly rent averaging $1,283. The homeownership rate of 82.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Ascension Parish reflects 28.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 29.9 minutes each way.

Ascension Parish Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Ascension Parish had a population of 107,894 in 2010 and 133,534 in 2024, a 23.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 133,534 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.54%.

133,534

Population (2024)

107,894

Population (2010)

133,534

Peak (2024)

1.54%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	107,894	-	-	estimate
2011	110,084	+2,190	+2.03%	estimate
2012	112,238	+2,154	+1.96%	estimate
2013	114,665	+2,427	+2.16%	estimate
2014	117,318	+2,653	+2.31%	estimate
2015	119,417	+2,099	+1.79%	estimate
2016	121,646	+2,229	+1.87%	estimate
2017	123,237	+1,591	+1.31%	estimate
2018	124,961	+1,724	+1.40%	estimate
2019	126,798	+1,837	+1.47%	estimate
2020	126,983	+185	+0.15%	estimate
2021	128,592	+1,609	+1.27%	estimate
2022	130,505	+1,913	+1.49%	estimate
2023	131,954	+1,449	+1.11%	estimate
2024	133,534	+1,580	+1.20%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	65.3%
Black or African American	22.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

36.4

Median Age

50.6%

Female

49.4%

Male

12.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.7%

5–9

7.5%

10–14

8.0%

15–19

6.5%

20–24

6.0%

25–34

13.2%

35–44

15.1%

45–54

12.5%

55–59

6.0%

60–64

5.8%

65–74

8.2%

75–84

3.4%

85+

1.1%

Children (under 15): 22.2% · Seniors (65+): 12.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$92,266+$32,243 vs state
Mean household income	$112,452
Per-capita income	$41,453
Poverty rate	7.9%-6.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.1%
Employment-to-population	64.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.6%

Manufacturing

14.2%

Construction

9.5%

Finance & real estate

8.4%

Education & health care

6.8%

Public administration

6.3%

Information

6.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.3%

The largest employment sector in Ascension Parish is professional & business services, accounting for 21.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

0.7%

Carpool

83.4%

Public transit

7.7%

Work from home

29.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$265,300+$56,600 vs state

Median home value

$1,283

Median rent

82.9%

Homeownership rate

50,971

Total housing units

91.8%

Occupied

8.2%

Vacant

17.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.4%

With health insurance

95.9%

With broadband internet

14.9%

Foreign-born

5.7%

Veterans (18+)

12.3%

With a disability

92.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

88.7%

High School+

28.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ascension Parish, Louisiana has a population of 128,593 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest county in Louisiana. Population density is 443 people per square mile.

The population of Ascension Parish has grown 23.8% since 2010 (107,894 → 133,534), a +1.53% annualized rate.

The median household income in Ascension Parish, Louisiana is $92,266, with mean (average) household income of $112,452 and per-capita income of $41,453. 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Ascension Parish, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (65.3%), Black or African American (22.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Ascension Parish, Louisiana is 36.4 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

The median home value in Ascension Parish is $265,300 and median monthly rent is $1,283. 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 50,971 total housing units, 8.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Ascension Parish, Louisiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

New Orleans is among the largest cities associated with Ascension Parish, Louisiana, with a population of 376,035.