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.
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
Among US counties, Ascension Parish stands out first on household income: a median of $92,266, above the US median of $78,538. With 128,593 residents, Ascension Parish is a county in Louisiana. It ranks #12 among counties in Louisiana by population.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US counties: median income is $92,266, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.9%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $265,300, with typical rent around $1,283.
College attainment is above the local norm at 28.5%, below the national 35.0%. Around 7.7% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Ascension Parish firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 107,894 |
| 2011 | 110,084 |
| 2012 | 112,238 |
| 2013 | 114,665 |
| 2014 | 117,318 |
| 2015 | 119,417 |
| 2016 | 121,646 |
| 2017 | 123,237 |
| 2018 | 124,961 |
| 2019 | 126,798 |
| 2020 | 126,983 |
| 2021 | 128,592 |
| 2022 | 130,505 |
| 2023 | 131,954 |
| 2024 | 133,534 |
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
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
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.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.