Poverty Rate in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
In Ascension Parish, Louisiana, an estimated 12,764 of 129,450 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Ascension Parish, Louisiana?
The poverty rate in Ascension Parish, Louisiana is 9.9%.
- How many people in Ascension Parish, Louisiana live in poverty?
In Ascension Parish, Louisiana, an estimated 12,764 of 129,450 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Ascension Parish, Louisiana compare to the average for Louisiana?
The poverty rate in Ascension Parish, Louisiana is 46.77% lower than the Louisiana average. In Ascension Parish, Louisiana, an estimated 9.9% of 129,450 people live in poverty. In Louisiana, 18.6% of 4,467,616 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Ascension Parish, Louisiana compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Ascension Parish, Louisiana is 21.43% lower than the US average. In Ascension Parish, Louisiana, an estimated 9.9% of 129,450 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Belle Rose, Louisiana 10.3% of 2,030 people.
- Darrow, Louisiana 60.6% of 137 people.
- Donaldsonville, Louisiana 47.4% of 6,723 people.
- French Settlement, Louisiana 24.4% of 981 people.
- Gonzales, Louisiana 11.5% of 12,110 people.
Hispanic
25.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2021
25.3% of 8 thousand people
White
7% Poverty Rate for White people in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
7% of 83 thousand people
Black or African American
20.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
20.3% of 27 thousand people
Two or more races
3.4% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
3.4% of 16 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
7.1% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
7.1% of 83 thousand people
Under 18 years
9.4% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
9.4% of 34 thousand people
Under 5 years
9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
9% of 8 thousand people
5 to 17 years
9.5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
9.5% of 26 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
9.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
9.2% of 34 thousand people
18 to 64 years
11.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
11.4% of 79 thousand people
18 to 34 years
15.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
15.2% of 27 thousand people
35 to 64 years
9.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
9.4% of 52 thousand people
60 years and over
8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
8% of 26 thousand people
65 years and over
6.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
6.4% of 17 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
9% of 87 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
23.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
23.2% of 7 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
11.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
11.8% of 30 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
6.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
6.4% of 27 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
4.4% of 23 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
7.5% of 69 thousand people
Employed
6.6% Poverty Rate for employed people in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
6.6% of 67 thousand people
Male
4.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
4.9% of 35 thousand people
Female
8.5% Poverty Rate for employed women in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
8.5% of 32 thousand people
Unemployed
31% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
31% of 3 thousand people
Male
0% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
0% of 934 people
Female
49.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
49.1% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
11.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
11.3% of 101 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
1.8% of 53 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
23.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
23.8% of 19 thousand people
Did not work
20.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
20.5% of 29 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
19.7% Poverty Rate for single people in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
19.7% of 16 thousand people
Male
18.7% Poverty Rate for single men in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
18.7% of 9 thousand people
Female
21.1% Poverty Rate for single women in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
21.1% of 7 thousand people
18 to 24 years
45.4% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
45.4% of 1 thousand people
25 to 34 years
12.1% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
12.1% of 3 thousand people
35 to 44 years
15% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
15% of 2 thousand people
45 to 54 years
30.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
30.7% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
17% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
17% of 3 thousand people
65 to 74 years
12.1% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
12.1% of 2 thousand people
75 years and over
15.3% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
15.3% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
4.8% of 9 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
13.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
13.8% of 3 thousand people
Did not work
50.3% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
50.3% of 5 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
10.2% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
2023
10.2%
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