Washington is a town located in St. Landry Parish Louisiana. Washington has a 2024 population of 715. Washington is currently declining at a rate of -0.97% annually and its population has decreased by -3.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 742 in 2020.
The average household income in Washington is $41,580 with a poverty rate of 28.88%. The median age in Washington is 26.6 years: 26.8 years for males, and 26.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Washington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 473 | 57.75% |
| White | 259 | 31.62% |
| Two or more races | 87 | 10.62% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 359 | 2.27 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Non Family | 115 | 1.12 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Female | 85 | 4.06 | 25.9 | 74.1 |
| Male | 83 | 1.65 | 12 | 88 |
| Married | 76 | 2.67 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
2.5
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
42.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 90 | 17.72% |
| Associates Degree | 111 | 21.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 49 | 9.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 0.79% |
| High School Graduate | 157 | 30.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 10.43% |
| Some College | 44 | 8.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 251 | 186 | 4 |
| White | 201 | 151 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 28 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 75.12%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 23.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $40,962 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,882 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,608 | $23,818 | $23,144 |
| Some College | $23,573 | $0 | $0 |
$23,608
Average Earnings
$23,818
Average Male
$23,144
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.61% of Washington residents speak only English, while 13.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 13.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 447 | 137 | 30.65% |
| White | 244 | 69 | 28.28% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 23 | 95.83% |
| Multiple | 87 | 8 | 9.2% |
28.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.96%
Male Poverty Rate
32.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington is Hispanic, with 95.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington is Multiple, with 9.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.85% |
| High School | 30.57% |
| Some College | 9.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 19.46% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $24,628 | $41,071 |
| Households | $36,719 | $41,580 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,481 | $27,366 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.1%
Male Marriage Rate
23.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
24
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 8.02% |
| Black | 7 | 2.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
93.41%
Born in Washington
99.02%
Native Born
0.98%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.98%
Naturalized
99.02% of Washington residents were born in the United States, with 93.41% having been born in Louisiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 682 | -6 | -0.87% |
| 2028 | 688 | -7 | -1.01% |
| 2027 | 695 | -7 | -1% |
| 2026 | 702 | -6 | -0.85% |
| 2025 | 708 | -7 | -0.98% |
| 2024 | 715 | -7 | -0.97% |
| 2023 | 722 | -5 | -0.69% |
| 2022 | 727 | -9 | -1.22% |
| 2021 | 736 | -6 | -0.81% |
| 2020 | 742 | -174 | -19% |
| 2019 | 916 | -11 | -1.19% |
| 2018 | 927 | -11 | -1.17% |
| 2017 | 938 | -10 | -1.05% |
| 2016 | 948 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 950 | -5 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 955 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 956 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 955 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2011 | 957 | -3 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 960 | 0 | 0% |