Ouachita Parish, LA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
158,916
Male
76,494
48.1%
Female
82,422
51.9%
Median Age
36.6 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
2.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher18.1%
High School or Higher38.6%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.7%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
7.9%
Married
34.6%
Ouachita Parish, LA has a population of 158,916 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 36.6 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 56.7% of the population. 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 2.2% of residents are foreign-born.