District 8, Louisiana
District 8 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
District 8 is a geographic entity located in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 11,331. The land area covers 18.09 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,331 | ±1,289 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 34.7 yrs | ±4.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,876 | ±389 | 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 | 4,081 | ±371 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,876 | ±389 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 205 | ±133 |
| Median Home Value | $397,200 | ±$26,661 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,420 | ±$289 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $144,032 | ±$25,808 |
| Per Capita Income | $56,519 | ±$7,705 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% | ±3.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 689 | ±425 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,958 | ±575 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.3% | ±4.3% |
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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GUS Population: 133,534 (2024)
ID: 165994
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ASSISTANT TREASURER
PO BOX 2392, GONZALES LA 70707-2392
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Baton Rouge, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Baton Rouge, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Baton Rouge, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-10 | Baton Rouge, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Baton Rouge, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Baton Rouge, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Baton Rouge, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Baton Rouge, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Baton Rouge, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Baton Rouge, 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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Fortis College-Baton Rouge
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College | 6.8 mi away | 14111 Airline Hwy, Suite 101, Baton Rouge, LA, 70817 |
2252481015
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DUTCHTOWN
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 13278 HWY 73, GEISMAR, LA, 70734 |
(225) 673-8699
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Moore Career College
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College Vocational | 6.8 mi away | 14141 Airline Highway, Building 1, Suite X, Baton Rouge, LA, 70817 |
225757377073770
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EAST IBERVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 5715 MONTICELLO STREET, ST. GABRIEL, LA, 70776 |
(225) 642-8380
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ITI Technical College
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College | 7.0 mi away | 13944 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA, 70817 |
2257524233
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GALVEZ BRANCH
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 40300 HIGHWAY 42, PRAIRIEVILLE, LA, 70769 |
(225) 622-3339
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River Parishes Community College
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College | 7.8 mi away | 925 West Edenborne Parkway, Gonzales, LA, 70737 |
2257438500
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ASCENSION PARISH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 708 SOUTH IRMA BOULEVARD, GONZALES, LA, 70737 |
(225) 647-3955
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Paul Mitchell the School-Baton Rouge
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College Vocational | 9.9 mi away | 12158 Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70816 |
8334568376
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BLUEBONNET REGIONAL BRANCH
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 9200 BLUEBONNET BOULEVARD, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70810 |
(225) 763-2240
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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 CARVILLE 2 SW, LA US, located 7.7 miles from District 8. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61.7° | 43.1° | 52.4° | 5.47" | — |
| February | 65.6° | 46.7° | 56.1° | 4.39" | — |
| March | 71.9° | 52.3° | 62.1° | 4.42" | — |
| April | 77.8° | 58.7° | 68.2° | 4.77" | — |
| May | 84.3° | 66.7° | 75.5° | 5.60" | — |
| June | 88.5° | 72.9° | 80.7° | 7.14" | — |
| July | 90.0° | 75.0° | 82.5° | 6.28" | — |
| August | 90.3° | 74.7° | 82.5° | 5.97" | — |
| September | 87.1° | 70.9° | 79.0° | 4.48" | — |
| October | 79.6° | 60.7° | 70.2° | 4.95" | — |
| November | 70.4° | 50.3° | 60.3° | 4.06" | — |
| December | 64.0° | 45.0° | 54.5° | 5.01" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Gabriel city | City | 4.6 mi | — |
| Prairieville CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| St. George city | City | 6.9 mi | — |
| Gonzales city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
| Gardere CDP | CDP | 9.0 mi | — |
| Bayou Goula CDP | CDP | 10.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2200595244. • 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.