Avondale is a CDP located in Jefferson Parish Louisiana. Avondale has a 2024 population of 4,856. Avondale is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -0.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,889 in 2020.
The average household income in Avondale is $56,372 with a poverty rate of 31.96%. The median age in Avondale is 35.5 years: 37.7 years for males, and 32.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Avondale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,253 | 43.33% |
| Black or African American | 1,694 | 32.58% |
| Other race | 505 | 9.71% |
| Asian | 384 | 7.38% |
| Two or more races | 364 | 7% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,743 | 2.98 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Married | 551 | 3.26 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Female | 509 | 4.02 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Non Family | 507 | 1.79 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Male | 176 | 2.56 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
85.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 472 | 14.14% |
| Associates Degree | 141 | 4.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 246 | 7.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 177 | 5.3% |
| High School Graduate | 1,090 | 32.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 346 | 10.37% |
| Some College | 865 | 25.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,593 | 1,201 | 102 |
| Black | 962 | 806 | 110 |
| Hispanic | 365 | 186 | 63 |
| Asian | 308 | 217 | 68 |
| Other Race | 214 | 59 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 187 | 164 | 94 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 87.7%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,276 | $0 | $48,405 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,385 | $51,111 | $25,694 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,889 | $29,259 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,302 | $38,386 | $27,278 |
| Some College | $35,355 | $38,325 | $0 |
$35,302
Average Earnings
$38,386
Average Male
$27,278
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.02% of Avondale residents speak only English, while 22.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,694 | 769 | 45.4% |
| White | 2,153 | 411 | 19.09% |
| Asian | 384 | 192 | 50% |
| Other | 293 | 124 | 42.32% |
| Hispanic | 563 | 101 | 17.94% |
| Multiple | 364 | 90 | 24.73% |
31.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.64%
Male Poverty Rate
33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Avondale is Asian, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Avondale is Hispanic, with 17.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 36.38% |
| High School | 18.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.47% |
| Female Employed | 18.84% |
| Male Employed | 18.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,600 | $59,952 |
| Households | $47,561 | $56,372 |
| Married Families | $83,725 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $39,241 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.5%
Male Marriage Rate
26.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
201
Number of Veterans
201
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 120 |
| Second Gulf War | 68 |
| Vietnam | 46 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 81 |
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
| 75+ | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 144 | 13.47% |
| White | 44 | 2.35% |
| Asian | 13 | 3.85% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 1.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
12%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.02%
Born in Avondale
90.44%
Native Born
9.56%
Foreign Born
3.69%
Non Citizen
5.87%
Naturalized
90.44% of Avondale residents were born in the United States, with 73.02% having been born in Louisiana. 3.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,856 | -7 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 4,863 | -7 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 4,870 | -99 | -1.99% |
| 2021 | 4,969 | 80 | 1.64% |
| 2020 | 4,889 | -432 | -8.12% |
| 2019 | 5,321 | 332 | 6.65% |
| 2018 | 4,989 | -237 | -4.54% |
| 2017 | 5,226 | 103 | 2.01% |
| 2016 | 5,123 | 6 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 5,117 | -145 | -2.76% |
| 2014 | 5,262 | -112 | -2.08% |
| 2013 | 5,374 | -211 | -3.78% |
| 2012 | 5,585 | 225 | 4.2% |
| 2011 | 5,360 | 406 | 8.2% |
| 2010 | 4,954 | 0 | 0% |