Ouachita Parish, LA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Ouachita Parish was 157,702, a 0.77% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Ouachita Parish's population was 158,919, a decline of 0.74% compared to a population of 160,096 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Ouachita Parish, LA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Ouachita Parish increased by 10,424. In this period, the peak population was 160,096 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 147,278 - -
2001 146,754 -524 -0.36%
2002 147,645 891 0.61%
2003 148,402 757 0.51%
2004 149,087 685 0.46%
2005 149,209 122 0.08%
2006 150,824 1,615 1.08%
2007 150,721 -103 -0.07%
2008 151,191 470 0.31%
2009 152,423 1,232 0.81%
2010 153,966 1,543 1.01%
2011 154,654 688 0.45%
2012 155,265 611 0.4%
2013 156,075 810 0.52%
2014 156,383 308 0.2%
2015 156,916 533 0.34%
2016 156,948 32 0.02%
2017 155,913 -1,035 -0.66%
2018 154,694 -1,219 -0.78%
2019 153,401 -1,293 -0.84%
2020 160,096 6,695 4.36%
2021 158,919 -1,177 -0.74%
2022 157,702 -1,217 -0.77%
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Ouachita Parish, LA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Ouachita Parish's population increased by 6,688 (4.54%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Ouachita Parish's population increased by 6,130 (3.98%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Ouachita Parish's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Ouachita Parish's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 157,702. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Ouachita Parish's population peaked in year 2020 at 160,096.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Ouachita Parish's population was lowest in year 2001 at 146,754.

Ouachita Parish, LA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Ouachita Parish grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 7 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Ouachita Parish had an average annual population growth rate of 0.32% per year. Overall the population grew 7.08% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Ouachita Parish's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Ouachita Parish's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.32% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 2,394. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Ouachita Parish's population grew the most with an increase of 6,695 (4.36%).

While from 2018 and 2019, Ouachita Parish's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,293 (-0.84%).

Things to know

Is Ouachita Parish, LA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Ouachita Parish's population decreased by 2,394 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 1,177 (0.74%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 1,217 (0.77%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Ouachita Parish, LA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Ouachita Parish increased by 1,627 (1.04%). The population was highest at 160,096 in the year 2020 and lowest at 153,401 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.17%.

References

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Ouachita Parish, LA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Ouachita Parish population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Ouachita Parish across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Ouachita Parish was 157,702, a 0.77% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Ouachita Parish population was 158,919, a decline of 0.74% compared to a population of 160,096 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Ouachita Parish increased by 10,424. In this period, the peak population was 160,096 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Ouachita Parish population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Ouachita Parish is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Ouachita Parish population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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