Ouachita Parish Summary

Life in Ouachita Parish research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Ouachita Parish over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Ouachita Parish:

  • The population in Ouachita Parish is 159,585.

  • The median home value in Ouachita Parish is $162,595.

  • The median income in Ouachita Parish is $49,261.

  • The median rent in Ouachita Parish is $886.

  • The unemployment rate in Ouachita Parish is 6.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Ouachita Parish is 23.4%.

  • The average high in Ouachita Parish is 81.4° and there are 126.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Ouachita Parish

List Of Cities & Towns in Ouachita Parish

Monroe, LA Population 47,631

West Monroe, LA Population 12,987

Claiborne, LA Population 12,159

Swartz, LA Population 4,803

Brownsville, LA Population 4,198

Richwood, LA Population 3,847

Lakeshore, LA Population 3,114

Bawcomville, LA Population 2,654

Sterlington, LA Population 2,093

Calhoun, LA Population 197

Map Of Ouachita Parish

Ouachita Parish, LA Weather

  • The average high in Ouachita Parish is 81.4°.

  • There are 77.44 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 126.9 inches of rain each year with 0.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:49 hours of sun each day in Ouachita Parish.

StatOuachita Parish
Mean High81.4
Nice Days77.44
Rainfall126.9
Snowfall0.3
Sunny_hours5:49
81.4°
Average High
126.9
Inches of Rain

Ouachita Parish Photos

Francis Towers
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Chennault Aviation And Military Museum In Monroec La Img
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Monroec Lac Convention Center Img
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Ouachita Parish Demographics

Population over time in Ouachita Parish

The current population in Ouachita Parish is 159,585. The population has increased 3.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 160,227 3.6%
2021 154,679 -0.5%
2020 155,494 -

Gender in Ouachita Parish

  • Ouachita Parish is 51.7% female with 82,569 female residents.

  • Ouachita Parish is 48.3% male with 77,016 male residents.

Female
51.7% (82,569)
Male
48.3% (77,016)
Gender Ouachita Parish LA USA
Female 51.7% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 48.3% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Ouachita Parish

Ouachita Parish is:

  • 56.8% White with 90,693 White residents.

  • 37.2% African American with 59,433 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 174 American Indian residents.

  • 1.1% Asian with 1,786 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 19 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 574 Other residents.

  • 2.0% Two Or More with 3,197 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.3% Hispanic with 3,709 Hispanic residents.

White
56.8% (90,693)
African American
37.2% (59,433)
American Indian
0.1% (174)
Asian
1.1% (1,786)
Hawaiian
0.0% (19)
Other
0.4% (574)
Two Or More
2.0% (3,197)
Hispanic
2.3% (3,709)

Table: Ouachita Parish By Race

Race Ouachita Parish LA USA
White 56.8% 57.5% 58.9%
African American 37.2% 31.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 1.1% 1.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.0% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.3% 5.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Ouachita Parish, Louisiana

  • 10.7% of households in Ouachita Parish earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.7% of households in Ouachita Parish earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Ouachita Parish earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Ouachita Parish earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Ouachita Parish earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Ouachita Parish earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Ouachita Parish earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Ouachita Parish earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Ouachita Parish earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Ouachita Parish earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
10.7% (17,060)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.7% (10,716)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.0% (17,620)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.0% (15,930)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.1% (19,277)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.1% (24,170)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.4% (16,607)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.2% (19,400)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.1% (9,736)
$200,000 or more
5.7% (9,064)
Income Ouachita Parish LA USA
Less than $10,000 10.7% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.7% 6.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.0% 10.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.0% 9.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.1% 11.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.1% 15.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.4% 11.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.2% 14.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.1% 6.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.7% 6.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Ouachita Parish for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Ouachita Parish completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Ouachita Parish completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Ouachita Parish completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Ouachita Parish completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Ouachita Parish completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Ouachita Parish completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Ouachita Parish completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Ouachita Parish completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Ouachita Parish completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (4,787)
9-12th Grade
9% (14,362)
High School / GED
32% (51,067)
Some College
24% (38,300)
Associate's Degree
6% (9,575)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (25,533)
Master's Degree
7% (11,170)
Professional Degree
2% (3,191)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,595)
Education Ouachita Parish LA USA
< 9th Grade 2% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 9% 6%
High School / GED 32% 33% 26%
Some College 24% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 7% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 17% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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