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The town of Washington, the third-oldest settlement in Louisiana, is a former French trading post that flourished thanks to the river the bayou that runs through it. The town was founded in 1720 on the banks of Bayou Courtableau, and eventually rose in prominence as a steamboat port that brought cattle, sugar and other farm goods from Cajun Country to markets in New Orleans. The last steamboat left Washington in 1900, leaving behind homes and warehouses that today form the heart of the town's historic district. In fact, 80 percent of the city is on the National Historic Registry.

See one of those historic buildings from the inside by dining at Steamboat Warehouse Restaurant, or choose from one of the city's bed and breakfast accommodations. Washington is also a destination for cyclists—check out the Washington-Breaux Bridge Trail or the Washington to Eunice to Sunset Trail for details for examples of how to see Cajun Country on two wheels.

You can explore Washington, LA here.

 

Population
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Population

Population2000201020222027
Washington970903823793

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Population by Age

Population201020222027
0-4554544
5-9734945
10-14656249
15-19494957
20-24533641
25-29595232
30-34395743
35-39403952
40-44473739
45-49764237
50-54686042
55-59805560
60-64417255
65-69474270
70-74485138
75-79333842
80-84172229
85+141619
18+679637622
Median Age424344

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Population by Race

Washington2022
Total823.00
White Alone51.22
Black Alone45.38
American Indian Alone0.12
Asian Alone0.00
Pacific Islander Alone0.00
Some Other Race0.61
Two or More Races2.68
Hispanic Origin1.46
Diversity Index54.60

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Growth Rate

Washington2022 - 2027
Population-0.74%
Households-0.57%
Families-0.76%
Median Household Income1%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

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Housing
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Households

Population2000201020222027
Households404399354344
Housing Units495481449449
Owner Occupied Units179178
Renter Occupied Units175165
Vacant Units95105

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Home Value

Washington20222027
Median Home Value$145,192$163,333
Average Home Value$194,274$208,567
<$50,0003531
$50,000 - $99,9993127
$100,000 - $149,9992623
$150,000 - $199,9992730
$200,000 - $249,9992731
$250,000 - $299,99933
$300,000 - $399,99977
$400,000 - $499,9991011
$500,000 - $749,9991214
$1,000,000 +00

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later0
2000-20099
1990-199915
1980-198934
1970-197977
1960-1969247
1950-195948
1940-19490
1939 or Before35

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

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Income
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Income

Washington20222027
Median Household$36,086$37,852
Average Household$54,098$61,177
Per Capita$22,930$26,222

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Household Income Base

Washington2022
<$15,00092
$15,000 - $24,99954
$25,000 - $34,99924
$35,000 - $49,99963
$50,000 - $74,99947
$75,000 - $99,99924
$100,000 - $149,99935
$150,000 - $199,9997
$200,000+7

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

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Employees
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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+244
In-County Residents111
Out-of-County Residents133
Drive Alone235
Carpooled0
Public Transport1
Work at Home1
Less than 5 minutes8
5-9 minutes31
10-14 minutes32
15-19 minutes9
20-24 minutes22
25-29 minutes12
30-34 minutes39
35-39 minutes0
40-44 minutes12
45-59 minutes9
60-89 minutes21
90+ minutes48
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees286
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt0
Mining0
Utilities25
Construction28
Manufacturing2
Wholesale Trade0
  
Retail Trade34
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers0
Furn & Home Furnish Str5
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip0
Food & Beverage Stores7
Health/Pers Care Stores5
Gasoline Stations11
Clothing/Accessory Store0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music0
General Merchandise Str4
Misc Store Retailers2
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse5
Information0
  
Finance & Insurance32
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn32
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing22
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv7
Legal Services0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt0
Educational Services22
HealthCare/Social Assist20
Arts/Entertainment/Rec0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs27
Accommodation2
Food Srv/Drinking Places25
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin36
Auto Repair/Maintenance0
Public Administration Emp22

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

Educational Attainment (25+)

Washington2022
Some High School116
Graduated High School250
Associates Degree12
Bachelor's Degree57
Graduate Degree34

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

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Businesses
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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses39
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus0
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus1
Construction Bus1
Manufacturing Bus1
Wholesale Trade Bus0
  
Retail Trade Bus8
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus0
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus1
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus0
Food & Beverage Stores Bus1
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus1
Gasoline Stations Bus1
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus0
General Merchandise Str Bus1
Misc Store Retailers Bus1
Nonstore Retailers Bus2
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus1
Information Bus0
  
Finance & Insurance Bus1
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus1
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus4
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus1
Legal Services Bus0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus0
Educational Services Bus2
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus1
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus1
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus2
Accommodation Bus1
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus1
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus9
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus0
Public Administration Bus3

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-16

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