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Rayne

Louisiana · 7,236 residents · 3.792 sq mi
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Rayne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,616. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 1,316 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $129,300. The poverty rate of 33.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,236
−15%since 2000
from 8,552 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,908 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 2,255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+20%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Rayne
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,616
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,369 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,095
+36%since 2000
from $12,588 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,300
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
42.0% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+52%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(4,428)
Black33.6%(2,429)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(114)
Asian0.3%(25)
Other5.1%(370)
Diversity Score65.9%(4,768)
Diversity Score
66
+15%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rayne, Louisiana?

Rayne, Louisiana has about 7,236 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rayne, Louisiana?

The typical household in Rayne, Louisiana earns about $35,616 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 $129,300, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Rayne, Louisiana?

About 10.2% 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 33.7% 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 1,266 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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