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Rayville

Louisiana · 3,347 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 $19,395. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 887 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,000. The poverty rate of 48.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,347
−21%since 2000
from 4,234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,449 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,833 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+21%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Rayville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,395
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,309 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,059
+52%since 2000
from $8,589 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
48.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $276 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 50.7% in 2000
61.8% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.7%(727)
Black72.4%(2,424)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(61)
Asian0.6%(19)
Other1.2%(40)
Diversity Score50.1%(1,677)
Diversity Score
50
−9%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.9%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 22.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−48.5 ptssince 2013
from 57.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rayville, Louisiana?

Rayville, Louisiana has about 3,347 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rayville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Rayville, Louisiana earns about $19,395 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 $68,000, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Rayville, Louisiana?

About 6.8% 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 48.5% 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 1,064 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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