We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Washington Parish, Louisiana. This list includes library formal name, street address, postal code, phone number and how many books are available. Check the following list to see all public libraries in Louisiana Washington Parish.
1. Branch Library ANGIE BRANCH
Street Address: 30303 Railroad, Angie, LA 70426
Phone Number: (985) 986-3672 Washington N/A N/A
2. Branch Library BOGALUSA BRANCH
Street Address: 304 Avenue F, Bogalusa, LA 70427
Phone Number: (985) 735-1961 Washington N/A N/A
3. Branch Library ENON BRANCH
Street Address: 14073 Highway 16, Franklinton, LA 70438
Phone Number: (985) 839-9385 Washington N/A N/A
4. Branch Library MOUNT HERMON BRANCH
Street Address: 36015 Highway 38, Mount Hermon, LA 70450
Phone Number: (985) 877-9937 Washington N/A N/A
5. Branch Library PINE BRANCH
Street Address: 26513 Highway 62, Franklinton, LA 70438
Phone Number: (985) 848-0811 Washington N/A N/A
6. Branch Library THOMAS BRANCH
Street Address: 30390 Highway 424, Franklinton, LA 70438
Phone Number: (985) 848-7061 Washington N/A N/A
7. Branch Library VARNADO BRANCH
Street Address: 26039 Highway 21, Varnado, LA 70467
Phone Number: (985) 735-5597 Washington N/A N/A
8. Library System WASHINGTON PARISH LIBRARY
Street Address: 825 Free Street, Franklinton, LA 70438
Phone Number: (985) 839-7806 Washington 49,067 80,000
9. Central Library WASHINGTON PARISH LIBRARY
Street Address: 825 Free Street, Franklinton, LA 70438
Phone Number: (504) 839-7806 Washington N/A N/A
Overview of Washington Parish, Louisiana
Washington Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. The parish seat is Franklinton and as of 2000, the population is 43,926.
History
Washington Parish was formed in 1819 by splitting off from St. Tammany Parish. Franklinton, Louisiana became the Parish seat on February 10, 1821
Geography
The parish has a total area of 1,751 km2 (676 mi2). 1,734 km2 (670 mi2) of it is land and 17 km2 (6 mi2) of it is water. The total area is 0.95% water.
Adjacent parishes
Pike County, Mississippi (northwest)
Walthall County, Mississippi (north)
Marion County, Mississippi (northeast)
Pearl River County, Mississippi (east)
Tammany Parish (south)
Tangipahoa Parish (west)
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 43,926 people, 16,467 households, and 11,642 families residing in the parish. The population density is 25/km2 (66/mi2). There are 19,106 housing units at an average density of 11/km2 (28/mi2). The racial makeup of the parish is 67.42% White, 31.53% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. 0.76% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 16,467 households out of which 32.70% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.30% are married couples living together, 17.10% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.30% are non-families. 26.60% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.50% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.56 and the average family size is 3.09.
In the parish the population is spread out with 26.80% under the age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 26.70% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 14.30% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 95.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.80 males.
The median income for a household in the parish is $24,264, and the median income for a family is $29,480. Males have a median income of $27,964 versus $17,709 for females. The per capita income for the parish is $12,915. 24.70% of the population and 19.40% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 32.20% of those under the age of 18 and 20.40% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
According to countryaah, Washington Parish, Louisiana has the following cities and towns:
