Total Population
950
Population
Growth Rate
-0.14%
Median Age
42
Diversity Index
55.700
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.
Households
441
Total Housing Units
511
Owner Occupied
217
Renter Occupied
224
Vacant
70
Median Home Value
$162,109
Average Home Value
$168,140
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.04%
Per Capita Income
2.86%
Median Household
$19,637 $22,791
Average Household
$46,315 $53,134
Per Capita
$20,340 $23,424
Total Businesses
37
Total Employed
291
Workers 16+
297
2020 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
10
Employed
38
2020 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
6
Employed
36
2020 Finance/Insurance Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
32
2020 Public Administration
Businesses
4
Employed
32
2020 Central Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn
Businesses
1
Employed
32
2020 Construction Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
28
Some
High School
131
Graduated
High School
269
Associates
Degree
11
Bachelor's
Degree
79
Graduate
Degree
34
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
149
Non-Resident Commuters
142
Drive Alone
294
Carpooled
0
Public
1
Work At Home
1