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 $40,216 with a poverty rate of 30.98%. The median age in Ville Platte is 31.9 years: 30.7 years for males, and 34.6 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 | 4,193 | 66.57% |
| White | 1,574 | 24.99% |
| Two or more races | 465 | 7.38% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,577 | 2.44 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Non Family | 1,091 | 1.09 | 35 | 65 |
| Married | 721 | 3.1 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Female | 581 | 3.82 | 27.4 | 72.6 |
| Male | 184 | 3.46 | 28.3 | 71.7 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
44.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 779 | 20.55% |
| Associates Degree | 222 | 5.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 347 | 9.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 77 | 2.03% |
| High School Graduate | 1,545 | 40.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 503 | 13.27% |
| Some College | 318 | 8.39% |
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 | 2,278 | 1,476 | 213 |
| White | 1,115 | 896 | 189 |
| 2+ Races | 349 | 88 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 66 | 66 | 3 |
| Islander | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 90.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,064 | $71,186 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $2,499 | $0 | $2,499 |
| High School Graduate | $28,723 | $31,667 | $18,993 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,169 | $0 | $12,820 |
| Overall | $25,515 | $31,454 | $19,441 |
| Some College | $31,667 | $0 | $24,792 |
$25,515
Average Earnings
$31,454
Average Male
$19,441
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.88% of Ville Platte residents speak only English, while 13.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,131 | 1,602 | 38.78% |
| White | 1,569 | 292 | 18.61% |
| Islander | 23 | 23 | 100% |
| Asian | 44 | 6 | 13.64% |
| Hispanic | 125 | 3 | 2.4% |
| Multiple | 444 | 3 | 0.68% |
30.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.6%
Male Poverty Rate
35.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ville Platte is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ville Platte is Multiple, with 0.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.68% |
| Some College | 20.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 40.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.1% |
| Male Employed | 8.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.99% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,000 | $48,401 |
| Households | $28,874 | $40,216 |
| Married Families | $50,655 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,513 | $25,982 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.3%
Male Marriage Rate
28.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
199
Number of Veterans
191
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 65 |
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 106 |
| 18 to 34 | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 148 | 11.62% |
| Black | 40 | 1.37% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 2.93% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 4.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
44.8%
Employment Rate
21%
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
94.33%
Born in Ville Platte
99.46%
Native Born
0.54%
Foreign Born
0.44%
Non Citizen
0.1%
Naturalized
99.46% of Ville Platte residents were born in the United States, with 94.33% having been born in Louisiana. 0.44% 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% |