Washington Parish, LA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Washington Parish increased by 985. In this period, the peak population was 47,125 in the year 2011. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 43,880 | - | - |
| 2001 | 43,808 | -72 | -0.16% |
| 2002 | 43,835 | 27 | 0.06% |
| 2003 | 43,819 | -16 | -0.04% |
| 2004 | 43,919 | 100 | 0.23% |
| 2005 | 44,129 | 210 | 0.48% |
| 2006 | 44,242 | 113 | 0.26% |
| 2007 | 45,280 | 1,038 | 2.35% |
| 2008 | 45,728 | 448 | 0.99% |
| 2009 | 45,818 | 90 | 0.20% |
| 2010 | 47,083 | 1,265 | 2.76% |
| 2011 | 47,125 | 42 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 46,675 | -450 | -0.95% |
| 2013 | 46,412 | -263 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 46,320 | -92 | -0.20% |
| 2015 | 46,365 | 45 | 0.10% |
| 2016 | 46,414 | 49 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 46,678 | 264 | 0.57% |
| 2018 | 46,601 | -77 | -0.16% |
| 2019 | 46,158 | -443 | -0.95% |
| 2020 | 45,357 | -801 | -1.74% |
| 2021 | 45,198 | -159 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 44,991 | -207 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 44,865 | -126 | -0.28% |
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Washington Parish, LA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Washington Parish's population increased by 3,203 (7.30%), 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, Washington Parish's population decreased by 1,726 (3.67%), 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, Washington Parish's population decreased by 492 (1.08%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Washington Parish's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 44,865.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Washington Parish's population peaked in year 2011 at 47,125.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Washington Parish's population was lowest in year 2001 at 43,808.
Washington Parish, LA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Washington Parish grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Washington Parish had an average annual population growth rate of 0.10% per year. Overall the population grew 2.24% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Washington Parish annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.10% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Washington Parish population grew the most, with an increase of 1,265 people (a 2.76% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Washington Parish population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 801 people (a 1.74% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Washington Parish, LA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Washington Parish's population decreased by 333 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 207 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 126 (0.28%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Washington Parish, LA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Washington Parish decreased by 1,547 (3.33%). The population was highest at 46,678 in the year 2017 and lowest at 44,865 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.34%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)