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Washington town, LA

ZIP 70589 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 70589

70589 has a population of 3,138 with a median age of 34.0 yrs (47.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
66.8%+8% vs US avg
x
Black
28.8%+133% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
1.4%-93% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.1%+23% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.7%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
15.2%-7% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.8%+24% vs US avg
x
High school
49.5%+89% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.4%-19% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.3%-61% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
35.3%-27% vs US avg
x
Never married
44.9%+33% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.8%-14% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
11.0%
x
Diversity Index
47/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
18.0%+56% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
16.7%+20% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.7%+25% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
FrenchFrench CanadianAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 70589

Poverty Rate
18.0%+56% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
16.7%+20% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.7%+25% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.0%+63% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.4%+31% vs US avg
x
Private School
1.4%-86% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,138
Median age34.0
Poverty rate18.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White66.8%
Hispanic1.4%
Black28.8%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born16.7%