U.S. County · Profile

Avoyelles Parish

38.4KTotal Population
44Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-7.45%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Avoyelles Parish has a population of 38,408 as of 2023. It is located in Louisiana.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Avoyelles Parish based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White65.2%25,042
Black or African American25.6%9,832
Two or More Races7.0%2,689
Hispanic or Latino2.2%845
American Indian/Alaska Native0.8%307
Some Other Race0.7%269
Asian0.6%230
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Avoyelles Parish based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$38,696
48.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$23,597
38.4% below national average
Poverty Rate
27.9%
142.6% above national average
Median Age
38.6 years

Income & Poverty

$38,696Median Household Income
$23,597Per Capita Income
27.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$38,696$59,355
Families$48,982$67,737
Married-couple Families$48,982$54,860
Nonfamily Households$23,232$25,091

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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