Ascension County GIS Maps
Ascension County, Louisiana, has 126,500 residents and covers 290.1 square miles. The population grew 18% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Ascension County is 22005.
Gonzales is the county's largest population center. Ascension County also includes 7 zip codes, 1 public school district and 24 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Ascension County Trends
- Population
- 126,500▴
- Median Home Value
- $265,300▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 23,743▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Ascension County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Ascension County Population
Ascension County had 126,500 residents in 2020. That was 18% higher than in 2010. Ascension County added 49,873 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 436 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Gonzales, Prairieville and Donaldsonville.
Population Trend in Ascension County LA
Ascension County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Ascension County Zip Codes
Ascension County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Gonzales (70737), Prairieville (70769) and Donaldsonville (70346). Gonzales is the largest zip by population, with about 47,332 residents or 37% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 82% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Ascension County LA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70737 | Gonzales | 47,332 | ▴ 22.5% |
| 70769 | Prairieville | 46,671 | ▴ 29.3% |
| 70346 | Donaldsonville | 10,342 | ▾ -5.3% |
| 70774 | Saint Amant | 9,900 | ▾ -1.7% |
| 70734 | Geismar | 8,384 | ▴ 11% |
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Ascension County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Ascension County Demographics
Ascension County has a median age of 36.4, which makes the county a little younger than Louisiana overall. About 26.6% of residents are under 18, while 12.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 34.5% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 28.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 26.6%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Ascension County LA
Median Age
36.4
Under 18
26.6%
Age 65+
12.7%
Bachelor's+
28.5%
Ascension County School Districts
Ascension County is served by 1 public school district with 23,743 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Ascension County LA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Parish School District | 23,743 | 100% | ▾ -3.8% |
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Ascension County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Ascension County Housing & Real Estate
Ascension County has a median home value of $265,300 and a median gross rent of $1,283. About 83% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Louisiana median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $374,950 and homes spent about 65 days on the market.
Ascension County Housing Mix
Ascension County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Ascension County Housing Trends
Ascension County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Ascension County, LA
Ascension County has 4,426 business listings across 638 categories. The largest categories in Ascension County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (93, 2.1%), Industrial Equipment (80, 1.8%), and Gas Stations (77, 1.7%). The full Ascension County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Ascension County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Ascension County, LA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 93 | 2.1% |
| Industrial Equipment | 80 | 1.8% |
| Gas Stations | 77 | 1.7% |
| Real Estate Agents | 75 | 1.7% |
| Contractors | 73 | 1.6% |
| Medical Offices | 69 | 1.6% |
| Auto Repair | 62 | 1.4% |
| Beauty Salons | 52 | 1.2% |
| Fast Food | 52 | 1.2% |
| Nail Salons | 51 | 1.2% |
Ascension County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Chateau D'ville Rehab & Retirement | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Donaldsonville |
| Mainstay Suites Geismar - Gonzales | Accommodation | Geismar |
| Latuso & Johnson CPA | Accountant | Gonzales |
| Total Diamond Performance | Active Life | Prairieville |
| The Gold Club, Gonzales | Adult Entertainment | Geismar |
| Zenvest Media | Advertising Agency | Gonzales |
| LSU AgCenter | Agricultural Cooperatives | Gonzales |
| East Ascension FFA | Agricultural Service | Gonzales |
| Old Time Farm Supply, Inc. | Agriculture | Gonzales |
| Glencoe Aviation | Aircraft Repair | Gonzales |
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Ascension County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Ascension County Basemaps
Ascension County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Ascension County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Ascension County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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