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Rayne

Louisiana · 6,995 residents (2025 est.) · 3.792 sq mi
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Rayne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,151. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,447 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $156,500. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,105
−17%since 2000
from 8,552 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,874 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 2,255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.1
−11%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,995 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Rayne
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,151
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,369 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,405
+70%since 2000
from $12,588 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
−3%since 2010
from 0.452 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,500
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$828
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
45.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+55%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65%(5,559)
Black33.5%(2,861)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(69)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.4%(4,910)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(3,883)
Black38.5%(2,736)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(105)
Asian0%(1)
Other5.3%(380)
Diversity Score68.7%(4,884)
Diversity Score
69
+20%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.4%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+22.8 ptssince 2017
from 65.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 92.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rayne, Louisiana?

Rayne, Louisiana has about 7,105 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rayne, Louisiana?

The typical household in Rayne, Louisiana earns about $42,151 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rayne, Louisiana expensive?

In Rayne, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $156,500, and the typical rent is about $828 a month.

How educated are people in Rayne, Louisiana?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rayne, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rayne, Louisiana?

About 25.5% of people in Rayne, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rayne, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Rayne, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,397 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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