District 1, Louisiana
District 1 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
District 1 is a geographic entity located in Washington Parish, Louisiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,522. The land area covers 42.13 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,522 | ±968 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs | ±4.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,181 | ±310 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,747 | ±315 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,181 | ±310 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 566 | ±158 |
| Median Home Value | $116,800 | ±$56,441 |
| Median Gross Rent | $774 | ±$147 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $45,732 | ±$7,376 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,777 | ±$3,289 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.4% | ±9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,273 | ±540 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.4% | ±6.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,557 | ±369 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78.7% | ±7.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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PARISH OF WASHINGTON
GUS Population: 45,090 (2024)
ID: 127799
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FINANCE DEPT
909 PEARL ST, FRANKLINTON LA 70438-1712
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Bogalusa, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Bogalusa, LA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Carriere, MS | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | Picayune, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | Bogalusa, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Picayune, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Franklinton, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Bush, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | Franklinton, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Franklinton, LA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Saint Joseph Seminary College
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College | 19.0 mi away | 75376 River Road, St. Benedict, LA, 70457 |
9858672232
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BOGALUSA BRANCH
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 304 AVENUE F, BOGALUSA, LA, 70427 |
(985) 735-1961
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Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington
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College Vocational | 20.3 mi away | 1355 Polders Lane, Covington, LA, 70433 |
98589238261224
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BUSH BRANCH
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 81597 HWY. 41, BUSH, LA, 70431 |
(985) 886-3588
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Delta College Inc
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College Vocational | 21.2 mi away | 19231 N. 6th Street, Covington, LA, 70433-8947 |
9858926651
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LEE ROAD BRANCH
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Library | 14.8 mi away | 79213 HIGHWAY 40, COVINGTON, LA, 70435 |
(985) 893-6284
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Pearl River Community College
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College | 22.1 mi away | 101 Hwy 11 N, Poplarville, MS, 39470 |
6014031000
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MARGARET REED CROSBY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 900 GOODYEAR BOULEVARD, PICAYUNE, MS, 39466 |
(601) 798-5081
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Northshore Technical Community College
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College | 23.6 mi away | 65556 Centerpoint Blvd., Lacombe, LA, 70445 |
9855451500
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WASHINGTON PARISH LIBRARY
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Library | 18.5 mi away | 825 FREE STREET, FRANKLINTON, LA, 70438 |
(985) 839-7806
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BOGALUSA, LA US, located 4.5 miles from District 1. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61.3° | 38.7° | 50.0° | 6.14" | 0.0" |
| February | 65.8° | 42.4° | 54.1° | 4.64" | 0.0" |
| March | 72.1° | 48.3° | 60.2° | 5.14" | 0.2" |
| April | 78.9° | 54.8° | 66.9° | 4.38" | 0.0" |
| May | 85.4° | 63.2° | 74.3° | 4.51" | 0.0" |
| June | 90.5° | 70.1° | 80.3° | 7.76" | 0.0" |
| July | 92.4° | 72.1° | 82.3° | 6.35" | 0.0" |
| August | 92.0° | 71.9° | 82.0° | 5.83" | 0.0" |
| September | 88.8° | 67.7° | 78.2° | 4.72" | 0.0" |
| October | 81.0° | 56.7° | 68.8° | 5.33" | 0.0" |
| November | 70.8° | 45.9° | 58.4° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| December | 63.9° | 40.9° | 52.4° | 4.93" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Bogalusa city | City | 4.0 mi | — |
| Sun village | Village | 4.9 mi | — |
| Varnado village | Village | 12.5 mi | — |
| Angie village | Village | 17.1 mi | — |
| Hide-A-Way Lake CDP | CDP | 17.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2211794147. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.