Washington Parish, LA — Income & Poverty

Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution

Income Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Household Income

$42,776

Per Capita Income

$25,520

Poverty Rate

24.2%

SNAP Recipients

27.4%

Gini Index

0.487

Income Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Brackets

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Under $25K

29.7%

$25K–$50K

25.3%

$50K–$75K

16.1%

$75K–$100K

9.6%

$100K–$150K

10.3%

$150K–$200K

5.8%

$200K+

3.4%

The median household income in Washington Parish, LA is $42,776 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $25,520. 24.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 27.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.487 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).

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