Statistics for Ouachita Parish
Latest official figures for Ouachita Parish, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 158,542 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 36.6 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 1,919 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 1,709 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 12.1 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 10.77 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 3.7 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 19.6 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 54,688 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 9,306.9 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 2.4 % | 2024 |