Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana's estimated 2024 population is 38,101 with a growth rate of -0.8% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana is the 28th largest county in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 42,115 and has seen a growth of -9.53% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 36,566 | -307 | -0.83% |
| 2028 | 36,873 | -307 | -0.83% |
| 2027 | 37,180 | -307 | -0.82% |
| 2026 | 37,487 | -307 | -0.81% |
| 2025 | 37,794 | -307 | -0.81% |
| 2024 | 38,101 | -307 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 38,408 | -307 | -0.79% |
| 2022 | 38,715 | -546 | -1.39% |
| 2021 | 39,261 | -385 | -0.97% |
| 2020 | 39,646 | -492 | -1.23% |
| 2019 | 40,138 | -272 | -0.67% |
| 2018 | 40,410 | -430 | -1.05% |
| 2017 | 40,840 | -130 | -0.32% |
| 2016 | 40,970 | -22 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 40,992 | -109 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 41,101 | -187 | -0.45% |
| 2013 | 41,288 | -296 | -0.71% |
| 2012 | 41,584 | -221 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 41,805 | -310 | -0.74% |
| 2010 | 42,115 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 39,159 | -2,234 | -5.4% |
| 1980 | 41,393 | 3,642 | 9.65% |
| 1970 | 37,751 | 145 | 0.39% |
| 1960 | 37,606 | -425 | -1.12% |
| 1950 | 38,031 | -1,225 | -3.12% |
| 1940 | 39,256 | 4,330 | 12.4% |
| 1930 | 34,926 | -374 | -1.06% |
| 1920 | 35,300 | 1,198 | 3.51% |
| 1910 | 34,102 | 4,401 | 14.82% |
| 1900 | 29,701 | 4,589 | 18.27% |
| 1890 | 25,112 | 8,365 | 49.95% |
| 1880 | 16,747 | 3,821 | 29.56% |
| 1870 | 12,926 | -241 | -1.83% |
| 1860 | 13,167 | 3,841 | 41.19% |
| 1850 | 9,326 | 2,710 | 40.96% |
| 1840 | 6,616 | 3,132 | 89.9% |
| 1830 | 3,484 | 1,239 | 55.19% |
| 1820 | 2,245 | 1,036 | 85.69% |
| 1810 | 1,209 | -35,357 | -96.69% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,196 | 64.31% |
| Black or African American | 10,399 | 26.54% |
| Two or more races | 2,781 | 7.1% |
| Native American | 297 | 0.76% |
| Other race | 253 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 250 | 0.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,540 | 2.48 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Non Family | 5,767 | 1.2 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Married | 5,417 | 3.2 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Female | 2,814 | 3.56 | 47 | 53 |
| Male | 542 | 3.19 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
68.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,166 | 15.66% |
| Associates Degree | 1,797 | 6.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,789 | 6.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,116 | 4.2% |
| High School Graduate | 9,835 | 36.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,940 | 7.29% |
| Some College | 5,952 | 22.38% |
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 | 17,535 | 14,194 | 2,068 |
| Black | 6,646 | 4,492 | 579 |
| 2+ Races | 1,531 | 1,192 | 104 |
| Hispanic | 797 | 656 | 93 |
| Native American | 250 | 158 | 86 |
| Asian | 246 | 199 | 68 |
| Other Race | 181 | 86 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 82.31%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 34.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,425 | $67,596 | $50,456 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,821 | $76,250 | $55,402 |
| High School Graduate | $29,518 | $37,248 | $21,984 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,751 | $41,429 | $15,256 |
| Overall | $34,744 | $40,455 | $28,138 |
| Some College | $35,250 | $38,264 | $28,988 |
$34,744
Average Earnings
$40,455
Average Male
$28,138
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.23% of Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 8.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,487 | 4,275 | 18.2% |
| Black | 8,707 | 3,817 | 43.84% |
| Multiple | 2,648 | 1,277 | 48.23% |
| Hispanic | 1,354 | 550 | 40.62% |
| Native | 297 | 140 | 47.14% |
| Other | 246 | 73 | 29.67% |
| Asian | 244 | 8 | 3.28% |
27.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.08%
Male Poverty Rate
31.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana is Multiple, with 48.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana is Asian, with 3.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.08% |
| High School | 21.4% |
| Some College | 17.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 73.19% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.37% |
| Female Employed | 18.91% |
| Male Employed | 8.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,629 | $69,608 |
| Households | $39,439 | $59,386 |
| Married Families | $78,379 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,549 | $42,128 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.8%
Male Marriage Rate
36.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
1,636
Number of Veterans
1,527
Male Veterans
109
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 515 |
| Second Gulf War | 428 |
| First Gulf War | 308 |
| Korea | 84 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 490 |
| 35 to 54 | 461 |
| 75+ | 369 |
| 55 to 64 | 247 |
| 18 to 34 | 69 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,113 | 5.69% |
| Black | 395 | 5.16% |
| 2+ Races | 120 | 6.82% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 9.23% |
| Native American | 8 | 3.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.5%
Labor Force Participation
45.9%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
88.82%
Born in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
98.48%
Native Born
1.52%
Foreign Born
0.86%
Non Citizen
0.66%
Naturalized
98.48% of Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 88.82% having been born in Louisiana. 0.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.