Assumption County

As of the latest available data, Assumption Parish, Louisiana has a population of approximately 21,000. The racial composition is 67% White, 30% Black or African American, and 3% other races. Hispanic or Latino individuals make up around 1.5% of the population. The median household income is roughly $45,000, with about 22% of residents living below the poverty line. The parish has a median age of 38 years. The educational attainment shows that around 80% have a high school diploma or higher, and about 13% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

As of the latest data, Assumption Parish, LA, has a median home value of approximately $134,500. Homeownership rate stands at around 81%, with a median household income of about $51,000. The median gross rent is roughly $705 per month. The housing market primarily consists of single-family homes, with modest growth observed in recent years. Housing costs are generally lower compared to national averages.

As of the latest information available, Assumption Parish in Louisiana will conduct its elections on October 14, 2023. Several key positions will be contested, including sheriff, police jurors, and school board members.

For the Sheriff's race, Bruce Prejean and Leroy B. "Buck" White are the main contenders. Jules "Jay" Rodrigue is challenging incumbent Judge Alvin Turner Jr. in the 23rd Judicial District Court.

In School Board races, District 3 features Kenneth "Kenny" Duncan versus Kimberly "Kim" Jones, while District 8 has Tanya Adams contesting Tanya Falcon.

Numerically, recent elections in Assumption Parish have seen voter turnout rates between 30-45%. The parish has around 16,500 registered voters, based on previous records.

Keep an eye out for local announcements to get the most current updates.

Assumption Parish, LA, showcases educational attainment figures with distinct contrasts to state and national averages. Approximately 82.2% of residents aged 25 and over have a high school diploma, which trails the national average of 88.3% and Louisiana's average of 85.1%. When it comes to higher education, around 14.1% possess a bachelor's degree or higher, which lags behind the national average of 33.1% and Louisiana's 23.4%. These numbers illustrate a gap in educational attainment compared to broader benchmarks, highlighting areas for potential investment and improvement in educational resources within the community.

As of the most recent data, Assumption Parish in Louisiana has a workforce participation rate of about 58.5%. The unemployment rate hovers around 6.8%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 6.0% and the state average of 6.3%.

Top industries in Assumption Parish include:

1. Oil and Gas Extraction: Reflecting the statewide dominance of the energy sector, employing about 20% of the workforce.
2. Agriculture: Particularly sugarcane farming, employing approximately 15% of workers.
3. Education and Health Services: Making up around 14%, similar to both national and state trends.
4. Manufacturing and Construction: Combined, these sectors employ about 12% of the local workforce.

In comparison, the national average for Agriculture is significantly lower, around 1.3%, while Education and Health Services are more in line with the state and national figures. The notable reliance on oil and gas distinguishes Assumption Parish from broader trends.

As of the latest available data, the average household income in Assumption Parish, Louisiana, is approximately $47,000 per year. This figure is noticeably lower than both the national and state averages.

For context, the national average household income in the United States stands around $68,700 annually. Meanwhile, the state of Louisiana has an average household income of approximately $51,700 per year.

The data indicates that Assumption Parish's average household income is below both the state and national averages, highlighting potential economic disparities within this locality.

As of the latest available data, Assumption Parish, LA, experiences a relatively moderate crime rate compared to national averages. The overall crime rate in Assumption Parish is approximately 21.8 per 1,000 residents. This includes both violent and property crimes.

Here is the breakdown of different types of crimes based on the latest statistics:

Note that these numbers are subject to change as new data becomes available and may vary according to different sources and reporting methods.