Ascension Parish, Louisiana
Ascension Parish: parish in Louisiana, United States
About
Ascension Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 107,215 and a population density of 137 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 128,665 inhabitants. Its county seat is Donaldsonville. The county was created 219 years ago in 1807.
County Snapshot
Ascension Parish at a glance
Ascension Parish currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
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GonzalesPopulation 11,245
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Quick Facts about Ascension Parish
| Population | 128,665 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| Area | 784 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.75% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.25% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.2035,-90.9113 |
| Named for | Ascension of Our Lord Chapel |
| Altitude | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Capital | Donaldsonville |
| Establishment | March 31, 1807 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 04:26:13 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 164 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 16.67% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ascension Parish is located at 30°12'13"N 90°54'41"W (30.2035400, -90.9112900). It has 5 neighbors: Assumption Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, Iberville Parish, Livingston Parish and Saint James Parish.
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Ascension Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ascension Parish.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gonzales | 11,245 | City in Louisiana, United States |
| Donaldsonville | 8,638 | City in Louisiana, United States |
| Sorrento | 1,719 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Oak Grove | 1,518 | Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana |
Official website of Ascension Parish
Official Website- Donaldsonville
Demographics
The population of Ascension Parish increased by 16.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 107,215 | - | census |
| 2011 | 110,075 | 2.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 112,218 | 1.91% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 114,636 | 2.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 117,282 | 2.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 119,374 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 121,558 | 1.8% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 123,177 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 124,858 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 126,604 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 128,665 | 1.6% | estimation process |
People born in Ascension Parish (7)
People born in Ascension Parish, including politician Boyd Winchester, musician Pops Foster, politician Joseph Gonzales, .
More notable people
- Trasimond Landry (American politician) he was born in 16/12/1795
- Sidney A. Marchand (American lawyer, politician and local historian) he was born in 05/12/1887
- G. Leon Netterville (African-American academic administrator.) he was born in 16/07/1906
- Jack P. F. Gremillion (Louisiana Attorney General) he was born in 05/06/1914
Louisiana Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 439,729 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Jefferson Parish | 432,346 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Orleans Parish | 389,476 | New Orleans consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States |
| New Orleans | 389,476 | The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. |
| Saint Tammany Parish | 263,446 | Parish in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Lafayette Parish | 246,518 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Caddo Parish | 237,479 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Baton Rouge | 219,052 | The capital of Louisiana. |
| Calcasieu Parish | 203,310 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Shreveport | 184,786 | The second most populous city in Louisiana. |
| Ouachita Parish | 152,439 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Livingston Parish | 143,737 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Metairie Terrace | 142,489 | A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
| Metairie | 138,481 | The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 136,765 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Rapides Parish | 128,567 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |