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Avoyelles Parish

Louisiana · 39,693 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 $35,530. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,900. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,693
−4%since 2000
from 41,481 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+15%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K40K41K42K43K1990201020202024Avoyelles Parish
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,530
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,851 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,049
+73%since 2000
from $12,146 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
28.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+34%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(28,147)
Black29.3%(12,173)
Hispanic / Latino1%(404)
Asian0.2%(71)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.4%(22,546)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(25,236)
Black26.8%(10,649)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(1,485)
Asian0.9%(345)
Other5.7%(2,255)
Diversity Score65.7%(26,086)
Segregation Score35.7%(14,160)
Diversity Score
66
+21%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana?

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana has about 39,693 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana earns about $35,530 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 $103,900, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana?

About 12.3% 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 23.7% 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 534 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 306Census Tract 303Census Tract 304.01Census Tract 307.01Census Tract 305.02Census Tract 305.01Census Tract 308Census Tract 304.02Census Tract 307.02Census Tract 309Census Tract 302Census Tract 301
13 ZIP codes
ZIP 71351ZIP 71327ZIP 71322ZIP 71350ZIP 71341ZIP 71369ZIP 71362ZIP 71355ZIP 71323ZIP 71331ZIP 71333ZIP 71320ZIP 71339
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