Fifth Ward is a CDP located in Avoyelles Parish Louisiana. Fifth Ward has a 2024 population of 1,205. Fifth Ward is currently growing at a rate of 2.47% annually and its population has increased by 12.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,069 in 2020.
The average household income in Fifth Ward is $65,862 with a poverty rate of 21.36%. The median age in Fifth Ward is 43.5 years: 43.1 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fifth Ward was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 974 | 84.92% |
| Two or more races | 154 | 13.43% |
| Native American | 19 | 1.66% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 482 | 2.38 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Married | 249 | 2.55 | 96 | 4 |
| Non Family | 119 | 0 | 29.4 | 70.6 |
| Male | 89 | 2.57 | 7.9 | 92.1 |
| Female | 25 | 6.56 | 0 | 100 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
58.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 90 | 11.81% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 3.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 82 | 10.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 389 | 51.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 143 | 18.77% |
| Some College | 33 | 4.33% |
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 | 728 | 519 | 82 |
| Native American | 19 | 10 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 71.29%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,696 | $33,404 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,402 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,724 | $33,464 | $0 |
| Some College | $40,221 | $0 | $40,221 |
$33,724
Average Earnings
$33,464
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.12% of Fifth Ward residents speak only English, while 11.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 154 | 154 | 100% |
| White | 974 | 91 | 9.34% |
21.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.09%
Male Poverty Rate
36.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fifth Ward is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fifth Ward is White, with 9.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.14% |
| Some College | 13.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 11.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $76,778 |
| Households | $49,207 | $65,862 |
| Married Families | $100,777 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,057 | $31,961 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
68.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
47
Number of Veterans
38
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 47 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 6.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
95.12%
Born in Fifth Ward
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Fifth Ward residents were born in the United States, with 95.12% having been born in Louisiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,205 | 29 | 2.47% |
| 2023 | 1,176 | 29 | 2.53% |
| 2022 | 1,147 | 122 | 11.9% |
| 2021 | 1,025 | -44 | -4.12% |
| 2020 | 1,069 | 260 | 32.14% |
| 2019 | 809 | 71 | 9.62% |
| 2018 | 738 | 165 | 28.8% |
| 2017 | 573 | -110 | -16.11% |
| 2016 | 683 | -52 | -7.07% |
| 2015 | 735 | -138 | -15.81% |
| 2014 | 873 | 154 | 21.42% |
| 2013 | 719 | -8 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 727 | -128 | -14.97% |
| 2011 | 855 | 55 | 6.88% |
| 2010 | 800 | 0 | 0% |