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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rayville

Louisiana · 4,234 residents · 2.31 sq mi
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Rayville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,309. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,900. The poverty rate of 48.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,234
−4%since 1990
from 4,411 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,833 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,910 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.7
+2%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Rayville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,309
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,900 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$8,589
+40%since 1990
from $6,127 in 1990
US average: $21,522
48.8%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 46.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$276
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $187 in 1990
US average: $602
50.7%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.7% in 1990
49.3% rent
3.2
+12%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic34.3%(1,514)
Black65.7%(2,897)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score56.4%(2,486)
2000
White, non-Hispanic31.3%(1,325)
Black67%(2,838)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(21)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score55.2%(2,336)
55
−2%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
50.3%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 46.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−11%since 1990
from 16.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rayville, Louisiana?

Rayville, Louisiana has about 4,234 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rayville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Rayville, Louisiana earns about $14,309 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 $45,900, and the typical rent is about $276 a month.

How educated are people in Rayville, Louisiana?

About 10.6% 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 48.8% 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 177 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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