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2012 | Washington, Louisiana

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  Washington Louisiana
Demographics
Population 45,669 4,492,076
% below 18 years of age 26% 25%
% 65 and older 14% 12%
% African American 31% 32%
% American Indian and Alaskan Native 0% 1%
% Asian 0% 2%
% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 0% 0%
% Hispanic 2% 4%
% not proficient in English 0% 3%
% Females 51% 51%
% Rural 62% 27%
Health Outcomes
Diabetes 15% 12%
HIV prevalence rate 363 444
Health Care
Mental health providers 45,554:1 4,381:1
Health care costs $15,760 $11,589
Uninsured adults 30% 25%
Could not see doctor due to cost 27% 18%
Dentists 4,216:1 3,108:1
Social & Economic Factors
Median household income $30,950 $42,510
High housing costs 27% 29%
Children eligible for free lunch 81% 63%
Illiteracy 20.3% 16.0%
Homicide rate 15 13
Physical Environment
Commuting alone 77% 81%
Access to healthy foods 75% 60%

* Data supplied on behalf of state
Note: Blank values reflect unreliable or missing data