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Rayville

Louisiana · 3,695 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 $21,098. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $43,200. The poverty rate of 49.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,695
−13%since 2000
from 4,234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,600 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,833 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
+8%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Rayville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,098
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,309 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,531
+23%since 2000
from $8,589 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
49.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,200
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $276 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.5%
−27.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.7% in 2000
56.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−36%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic28%(1,035)
Black68.8%(2,542)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(56)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.2%(2,003)
Diversity Score
54
−2%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
23.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.7%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
57.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.1%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rayville, Louisiana?

Rayville, Louisiana has about 3,695 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rayville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Rayville, Louisiana earns about $21,098 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 $43,200, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Rayville, Louisiana?

About 10.8% 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 49.2% 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 716 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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