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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ville Platte

Louisiana · 8,145 residents · 4.017 sq mi
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Ville Platte has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,917. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,200. The poverty rate of 50.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

8,145
−9%since 1990
from 8,969 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,028 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 2,233 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.4
+5%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Ville Platte
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,917
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $9,719 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,672
+34%since 1990
from $7,243 in 1990
US average: $21,522
50.9%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 47.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$267
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $221 in 1990
US average: $602
52.6%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
47.4% rent
3.6
+11%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(4,708)
Black47.5%(4,261)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.9%(5,639)
2000
White, non-Hispanic40%(3,258)
Black58.2%(4,738)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(100)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score62%(5,052)
62
−1%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
49.8%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 43.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
+7%since 1990
from 14.7 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 Ville Platte, Louisiana?

Ville Platte, Louisiana has about 8,145 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ville Platte, Louisiana?

The typical household in Ville Platte, Louisiana earns about $12,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ville Platte, Louisiana expensive?

In Ville Platte, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $46,200, and the typical rent is about $267 a month.

How educated are people in Ville Platte, Louisiana?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ville Platte, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ville Platte, Louisiana?

About 50.9% of people in Ville Platte, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ville Platte, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Ville Platte, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 824 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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