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Avondale

Louisiana · 4,582 residents · 5.557 sq mi
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Avondale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,773. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 859 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,582
−16%since 2000
from 5,441 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
825 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 979 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+21%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Avondale
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,773
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,648
+53%since 2000
from $13,518 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,132
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+22%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(3,328)
Black20.1%(1,096)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(261)
Asian12.1%(661)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.1%(3,759)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(1,894)
Black31.5%(1,444)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(555)
Asian10.8%(494)
Other0%(1)
Diversity Score84.6%(3,876)
Diversity Score
85
+22%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.3%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avondale, Louisiana?

Avondale, Louisiana has about 4,582 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avondale, Louisiana?

The typical household in Avondale, Louisiana earns about $49,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avondale, Louisiana expensive?

In Avondale, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $98,100, and the typical rent is about $1,132 a month.

How educated are people in Avondale, Louisiana?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Avondale, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avondale, Louisiana?

About 15.0% of people in Avondale, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avondale, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Avondale, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,231 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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