Ascension Parish, LA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Ascension Parish increased by 54,285. In this period, the peak population was 131,632 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 77,347 | - | - |
| 2001 | 79,251 | 1,904 | 2.46% |
| 2002 | 81,444 | 2,193 | 2.77% |
| 2003 | 84,052 | 2,608 | 3.20% |
| 2004 | 86,453 | 2,401 | 2.86% |
| 2005 | 89,855 | 3,402 | 3.94% |
| 2006 | 96,539 | 6,684 | 7.44% |
| 2007 | 100,261 | 3,722 | 3.86% |
| 2008 | 103,017 | 2,756 | 2.75% |
| 2009 | 105,289 | 2,272 | 2.21% |
| 2010 | 107,894 | 2,605 | 2.47% |
| 2011 | 110,084 | 2,190 | 2.03% |
| 2012 | 112,238 | 2,154 | 1.96% |
| 2013 | 114,665 | 2,427 | 2.16% |
| 2014 | 117,318 | 2,653 | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 119,417 | 2,099 | 1.79% |
| 2016 | 121,646 | 2,229 | 1.87% |
| 2017 | 123,237 | 1,591 | 1.31% |
| 2018 | 124,961 | 1,724 | 1.40% |
| 2019 | 126,798 | 1,837 | 1.47% |
| 2020 | 126,978 | 180 | 0.14% |
| 2021 | 128,571 | 1,593 | 1.25% |
| 2022 | 130,485 | 1,914 | 1.49% |
| 2023 | 131,632 | 1,147 | 0.88% |
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Ascension Parish, LA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Ascension Parish's population increased by 30,547 (39.49%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Ascension Parish's population increased by 19,084 (17.69%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Ascension Parish's population increased by 4,654 (3.67%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Ascension Parish's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 131,632.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ascension Parish's population peaked in year 2023 at 131,632.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ascension Parish's population was lowest in year 2000 at 77,347.
Ascension Parish, LA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Ascension Parish grew year by year for 23 years and declined for 0 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Ascension Parish had an average annual population growth rate of 3.05% per year. Overall the population grew 70.18% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Ascension Parish annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 3.05% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Ascension Parish population grew the most, with an increase of 6,684 people (a 7.44% year-on-year increase)..
Between the years2000 and 2023, Ascension Parish did not experience a population decline during any annual cycle.
Things to know
Is Ascension Parish, LA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Ascension Parish's population increased by 3,061 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 1,914 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,147 (0.88%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Ascension Parish, LA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Ascension Parish increased by 16,967 (14.80%). The population was highest at 131,632 in the year 2023 and lowest at 117,318 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.39%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)