Ascension Parish, LA
Living in Ascension Parish
Bikeability4
Walkability6
Commute33
Public Transit3
Affordability58
Public Safety60
Airports36
Hospitals60
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools89
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
123kPopulation+21k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black22%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate32%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$81kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
32 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$207kMedian Home Value+$43k (2010–19)
46%Built 2000 or Later
$824Median Monthly Rent+$252 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home19%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity63%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas36%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ascension Parish
United States45
Louisiana59
Property Crime in Ascension Parish
United States48
Louisiana69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ascension Parish
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding57
Tornado41
Coastal Flooding8
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ascension Parish, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ascension Parish, LA
St Theresa Middle
2 miles, N
The Church Academy
5 miles, NE
Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School
8 miles, SW
Cross Point Baptist School
12 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Ascension Parish, LA
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
18 miles, NW
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
21 miles, NW
Southern University and A & M College
28 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ascension Parish, LA
St James Behavioral Health Hospital, Inc
2 miles, W
Prevost Memorial Hospital
10 miles, SW
Womans Hospital
16 miles, NW
The Spine Hospital of Louisiana
16 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Ascension Parish, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
27 miles, NW
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
111 miles, E