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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Avoyelles Parish

Louisiana · 41,481 residents · 831.675 sq mi
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Avoyelles Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,851. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $52,000. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% 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

41,481
+6%since 1990
from 39,159 in 1990
1990 – 2025
50 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 47 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.2
+8%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
39K40K41K42K43K1990201020202024Avoyelles Parish
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,851
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,451 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,146
+77%since 1990
from $6,874 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.9%
−11.1 ptssince 1990
from 37.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$320
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $215 in 1990
US average: $602
74.4%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
25.6% rent
2.2
−14%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(28,268)
Black27%(10,575)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(563)
Asian0.2%(70)
Diversity Score52.8%(20,678)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(28,147)
Black29.3%(12,173)
Hispanic / Latino1%(404)
Asian0.2%(71)
Diversity Score54.4%(22,546)
54
+3%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.8%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 50.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
−14%since 1990
from 24.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana?

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana has about 41,481 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana earns about $23,851 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $52,000, and the typical rent is about $320 a month.

How educated are people in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana?

About 25.9% of people in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,322 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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