Ascension County Demographics
A map of Ascension County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 79,645 | 63.0% |
Black | 30,296 | 23.9% |
Hispanic | 10,383 | 8.2% |
Multiracial | 3,842 | 3.0% |
Asian | 1,681 | 1.3% |
Native American/Other | 653 | 0.5% |
Ascension County, Louisiana had a population of 126,500 in 2020. It was 63.0% White, 23.9% Black, 1.3% Asian, 8.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ascension County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Ascension County is the 13th most populous county of the 64 counties in Louisiana.
Ascension County's White Population
79,645 residents of Ascension County identify as White, or 63.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Ascension County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Ascension County is ranked #26 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Ascension County is more White than neighboring St. James County (49.1% White), East Baton Rouge County (41.9% White), and Iberville County (48.4% White). Ascension County is less White than neighboring Livingston County (80.7% White), and Assumption County (64.5% White).
Ascension County's Black Population
30,296 residents of Ascension County identify as Black, or 23.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ascension County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Ascension County is ranked #44 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Ascension County is more Black than neighboring Livingston County (7.9% Black). Ascension County is less Black than neighboring St. James County (47% Black), Assumption County (28.4% Black), East Baton Rouge County (45% Black), and Iberville County (44% Black).
Ascension County's Asian Population
1,681 residents of Ascension County identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ascension County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Ascension County is ranked #18 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Ascension County is more Asian than neighboring St. James County (0.1% Asian), Livingston County (0.8% Asian), Assumption County (0.3% Asian), and Iberville County (0.4% Asian). Ascension County is less Asian than neighboring East Baton Rouge County (3.1% Asian).
Ascension County's Hispanic Population
10,383 residents of Ascension County identify as Hispanic, or 8.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ascension County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Ascension County is ranked #8 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Ascension County is more Hispanic than neighboring St. James County (1.7% Hispanic), Livingston County (6.2% Hispanic), Assumption County (4.3% Hispanic), East Baton Rouge County (6.7% Hispanic), and Iberville County (4.7% Hispanic).
Ascension County's Native American/Other Population
653 residents of Ascension County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ascension County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Ascension County is ranked #45 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Ascension County is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. James County (0.3% Native American/Other).
Ascension County's Multiracial Population
3,842 residents of Ascension County identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ascension County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Ascension County is ranked #33 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Ascension County is more Multiracial than neighboring St. James County (1.8% Multiracial), Assumption County (2% Multiracial), East Baton Rouge County (2.7% Multiracial), and Iberville County (2% Multiracial). Ascension County is less Multiracial than neighboring Livingston County (3.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.