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Rayville

Louisiana · 3,176 residents (2025 est.) · 2.31 sq mi
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Rayville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,273. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 973 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,100. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 55% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,261
−23%since 2000
from 4,234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,412 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,833 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.1
−2%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,176 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Rayville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,273
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,309 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,687
+59%since 2000
from $8,589 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.544
+15%since 2010
from 0.474 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$907
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $276 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.7% in 2000
65.2% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+13%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.3%(1,325)
Black67%(2,838)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(21)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.2%(2,336)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.5%(602)
Black80%(2,609)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(50)
Diversity Score40.7%(1,327)
Diversity Score
41
−26%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+33%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 22.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.4%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
57.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−49.5 ptssince 2013
from 57.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.8%
+36.8 ptssince 2017
from 43.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rayville, Louisiana?

Rayville, Louisiana has about 3,261 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rayville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Rayville, Louisiana earns about $27,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rayville, Louisiana expensive?

In Rayville, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $99,100, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in Rayville, Louisiana?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rayville, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rayville, Louisiana?

About 41.1% of people in Rayville, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rayville, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Rayville, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,150 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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