Ville Platte is a city located in Evangeline Parish Louisiana. Ville Platte has a 2024 population of 6,120. Ville Platte is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -2.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,308 in 2020.
The average household income in Ville Platte is $32,166 with a poverty rate of 41.7%. The median age in Ville Platte is 37.6 years: 36.4 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ville Platte was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,334 | 68.1% |
| White | 1,616 | 25.39% |
| Two or more races | 381 | 5.99% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,652 | 2.39 | 38.3 | 61.7 |
| Non Family | 1,210 | 1.1 | 27.9 | 72.1 |
| Female | 648 | 3.94 | 32.4 | 67.6 |
| Married | 584 | 3.09 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Male | 210 | 3.15 | 23.8 | 76.2 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
38.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 908 | 22.77% |
| Associates Degree | 168 | 4.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 217 | 5.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 96 | 2.41% |
| High School Graduate | 1,548 | 38.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 619 | 15.53% |
| Some College | 431 | 10.81% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,366 | 1,402 | 112 |
| White | 1,247 | 983 | 192 |
| 2+ Races | 349 | 50 | 9 |
| Islander | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 14 | 9 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 64.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,833 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $2,499 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,095 | $30,261 | $24,773 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,047 | $23,972 | $13,844 |
| Overall | $23,561 | $28,750 | $16,204 |
| Some College | $22,550 | $22,000 | $23,200 |
$23,561
Average Earnings
$28,750
Average Male
$16,204
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.05% of Ville Platte residents speak only English, while 12.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 12.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,334 | 2,161 | 49.86% |
| White | 1,616 | 448 | 27.72% |
| Islander | 20 | 20 | 100% |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 5 | 35.71% |
| Multiple | 365 | 5 | 1.37% |
41.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.51%
Male Poverty Rate
50.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ville Platte is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ville Platte is Multiple, with 1.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 25.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 49.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.95% |
| Some College | 33.06% |
| High School | 28.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 50.57% |
| Female Unemployed | 46.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.32% |
| Male Employed | 16.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $30,106 | $36,278 |
| Households | $24,341 | $32,166 |
| Married Families | $40,429 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,217 | $24,737 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.8%
Male Marriage Rate
23.3%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
118
Number of Veterans
108
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 69 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 6.09% |
| Black | 17 | 0.56% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 4.11% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 35.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
42.1%
Employment Rate
24.8%
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
95.69%
Born in Ville Platte
99.92%
Native Born
0.08%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.08%
Naturalized
99.92% of Ville Platte residents were born in the United States, with 95.69% 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 Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,885 | -47 | -0.79% |
| 2028 | 5,932 | -47 | -0.79% |
| 2027 | 5,979 | -47 | -0.78% |
| 2026 | 6,026 | -47 | -0.77% |
| 2025 | 6,073 | -47 | -0.77% |
| 2024 | 6,120 | -47 | -0.76% |
| 2023 | 6,167 | -90 | -1.44% |
| 2022 | 6,257 | -72 | -1.14% |
| 2021 | 6,329 | 21 | 0.33% |
| 2020 | 6,308 | -737 | -10.46% |
| 2019 | 7,045 | -49 | -0.69% |
| 2018 | 7,094 | -77 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 7,171 | -47 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 7,218 | -49 | -0.67% |
| 2015 | 7,267 | -46 | -0.63% |
| 2014 | 7,313 | -52 | -0.71% |
| 2013 | 7,365 | 8 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 7,357 | -32 | -0.43% |
| 2011 | 7,389 | -37 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 7,426 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,145 | -892 | -9.87% |
| 1990 | 9,037 | -164 | -1.78% |
| 1980 | 9,201 | -491 | -5.07% |
| 1970 | 9,692 | 2,180 | 29.02% |
| 1960 | 7,512 | 879 | 13.25% |
| 1950 | 6,633 | 2,912 | 78.26% |
| 1940 | 3,721 | -2,164 | -36.77% |