Ascension Parish is lying in the state of Louisiana. With a land mass of 302 square miles, Ascension Parish is one of the smallest counties in the state, while in population it is near the top with 7,662 residents. Ascension Parish's population density of urban makes it one of the least primarily populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Gonzales, with a population of 28,474.
Ascension Parish is one of the most prosperous regions in the state. The median income for Ascension Parish residents is $44,644, putting the region in at the top of all counties in Louisiana. As a reflection this, the average house price in Ascension Parish is $89,639, well above the state average of $81,267.
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