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Washington Parish, LA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Washington Parish, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 44,937
- −0.9% since 2020
- Households
- 17,716
- Median household income
- $45,380
- +20.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $155,700
- Jobs located here
- 10,107
- Highest market score
- 67
- Lawn, cleaning and pest control, #278 of 1,771 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 44,937 people live in Washington Parish, in 17,716 households. Population estimates put the population change in Washington Parish from 2020 to 2025 at −0.9%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Washington Parish is $45,380 a year, 44% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 20.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Washington Parish spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (48).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Washington Parish are for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (67); landscaping and lawn care companies (65); and real estate businesses (64). Washington Parish ranks #278 of 1,771 scored counties for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies.
Washington Parish is part of the Bogalusa area. For its number of households, Washington Parish has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for primary care and pediatric clinics (81% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (78% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Washington Parish
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Washington Parish with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 67 | #278 of 1,771 | 8 | 4.5 | $2.7M | 159 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 65 | #344 of 1,493 | 5 | 2.8 | $4.3M | 146 | 5 |
| Real estate | 64 | #391 of 2,229 | 15 | 8.5 | Index only | 345 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 63 | #422 of 2,057 | 5 | 2.8 | $8.1M | 333 | 13 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 59 | #592 of 1,886 | 7 | 4.0 | $2.3M | 235 | 8 |
| Pizza | 57 | #737 of 2,090 | 7 | 4.0 | $7.5M | 147 | 27 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 50 | #1,019 of 2,176 | 14 | 7.9 | Index only | 294 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 50 | #1,170 of 2,385 | 48 | 27.1 | $262K | 123 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 48 | #1,206 of 2,222 | 16 | 9.0 | $3.3M | 107 | 27 |
| Veterinarians | 47 | #810 of 1,485 | 5 | 2.8 | $2.5M | 90 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 43 | #1,279 of 2,063 | 15 | 8.5 | $3.5M | 94 | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | 43 | #1,364 of 2,272 | 30 | 16.9 | $1.3M | 102 | 15 |
| Pet businesses | 43 | #1,403 of 2,200 | 21 | 11.9 | $586K | 67 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 43 | #1,494 of 2,405 | 78 | 44.0 | $670K | 101 | 16 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 42 | #1,410 of 2,210 | 29 | 16.4 | $941K | 107 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 41 | #1,256 of 1,889 | 14 | 7.9 | $3.7M | 90 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 41 | #1,573 of 2,405 | 144 | 81.3 | $363K | 98 | 53 |
| Auto repair and car care | 40 | #1,676 of 2,401 | 60 | 33.9 | $223K | 83 | 9 |
| Hair salons | 38 | #1,717 of 2,339 | 25 | 14.1 | $504K | 117 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 37 | #1,502 of 2,087 | 25 | 14.1 | $1.1M | 86 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 36 | #1,116 of 1,490 | 6 | 3.4 | $2.7M | 113 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 33 | #1,151 of 1,472 | 8 | 4.5 | $340K | 50 | 6 |
| Tire shops | 29 | #1,259 of 1,530 | 8 | 4.5 | $1.7M | 67 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 29 | #1,542 of 1,769 | 12 | 6.8 | $1M | 120 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 28 | #2,162 of 2,394 | 145 | 81.8 | $112K | 73 | 26 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 27 | #1,453 of 1,656 | 23 | 13.0 | $704K | 40 | 12 |
| Convenience stores | 27 | #1,877 of 2,261 | 19 | 10.7 | $4.8M | 62 | 7 |
| Gas stations | 27 | #2,044 of 2,358 | 28 | 15.8 | $1.6M | 67 | 27 |
| Barbershops | 26 | #1,159 of 1,356 | 7 | 4.0 | $1.8M | 95 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 25 | #1,277 of 1,422 | 10 | 5.6 | $1.6M | 67 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 25 | #2,153 of 2,378 | 33 | 18.6 | $406K | 91 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 22 | #1,333 of 1,461 | 8 | 4.5 | $1.5M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 20 | #1,476 of 1,611 | 8 | 4.5 | $688K | 69 | 16 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 18 | #1,274 of 1,327 | 6 | 3.4 | $2.2M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 17 | #1,919 of 2,070 | 16 | 9.0 | $5.8M | 62 | 13 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 17 | #2,264 of 2,402 | 47 | 26.5 | $2M | 58 | 20 |
| Gyms | 14 | #1,721 of 1,792 | 11 | 6.2 | $766K | 59 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 14 | #2,028 of 2,088 | 18 | 10.2 | $468K | 71 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 11 | #1,309 of 1,334 | 7 | 4.0 | $1.2M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 10 | #1,270 of 1,302 | 9 | 5.1 | $1.8M | 57 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.3 | $3.4M | 133 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.3 | $10.1M | 213 | 5 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.3 | $3.1M | 188 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $10.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $27.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $21.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $27.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $13.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $40.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $16.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 8 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Washington Parish
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $13.4M | $757 | 79 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $44.8M | $2,531 | 98 |
| Food away from home | $52.3M | $2,951 | 73 |
| Groceries | $92.1M | $5,201 | 82 |
| Personal care products and services | $12.6M | $711 | 71 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.5M | $311 | 54 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $8.4M | $475 | 48 |
| Medical and dental services | $16.2M | $914 | 71 |
| Pets | $12.3M | $695 | 76 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $27.3M | $1,540 | 75 |
| Vehicle insurance | $38.3M | $2,161 | 110 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $40.4M | $2,283 | 76 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $21.3M | $1,204 | 85 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $224.3M | $12,662 | 76 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Washington Parish
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 44,937−0.9% since 2020
- Households
- 17,716
- Median age
- 40.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 69%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 670 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 67
- Median household income
- $45,380+20.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $65,215
- Median home value
- $155,700
- Jobs located here
- 10,107
- Daytime population
- 37,595Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Washington Parish, LA growing?
Population estimates put Washington Parish at 44,937 people in 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 17,716 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 20.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in Washington Parish, LA spend?
Households in Washington Parish spend about $224.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $92.1M on groceries and $52.3M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Washington Parish runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (48).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Washington Parish, LA?
Of the business types scored in Washington Parish, lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (67); landscaping and lawn care companies (65); and real estate businesses (64) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies, that ranks #278 of 1,771 scored counties.
How does Washington Parish, LA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Washington Parish is $45,380, 44% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $155,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for primary care and pediatric clinics (81% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (78% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 40 of the 56 business types have a score in Washington Parish, each ranked against other counties.
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