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Ville Platte

Louisiana · 6,303 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 $20,147. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 1,842 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $67,300. The poverty rate of 42.5% 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: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
6,303
−23%since 2000
from 8,145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,569 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 2,028 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+13%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Ville Platte
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,147
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,676
+41%since 2000
from $9,672 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 50.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
53.7% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−7%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40%(3,258)
Black58.2%(4,738)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(100)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score62%(5,052)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.6%(1,864)
Black64.6%(4,069)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(80)
Asian0.8%(52)
Other5.2%(326)
Diversity Score63.3%(3,992)
Diversity Score
63
+2%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.6%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 49.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+66%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
32.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
+21.9 ptssince 2011
from 37.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.7%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.7%
−66.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ville Platte, Louisiana?

Ville Platte, Louisiana has about 6,303 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ville Platte, Louisiana earns about $20,147 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 $67,300, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Ville Platte, Louisiana?

About 7.8% 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 42.5% 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 2,666 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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