Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 38,905 | — | #1,230 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $39,325 | -47.7% | #3,083 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.0 years | +0.3% | #2,385 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $122,400 | -56.6% | #2,621 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $757 | -34.9% | #2,434 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.8% | +120.9% | #3,055 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Avoyelles Parish has a population of 38,905, making it the #1,230 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Avoyelles Parish is $39,325, ranking #3,083 out of 3,222 counties — 47.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 27.8% and unemployment stands at 6.9%.
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The median home value in Avoyelles Parish is $122,400 (-56.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $757/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.1%.
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92.7% of residents in Avoyelles Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% above the national rate.
About Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 38,905, making it the 1,230th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Avoyelles Parish is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Avoyelles Parish is $39,325, which ranks #3,083 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 47.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 27.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9%.
The median home value in Avoyelles Parish is $122,400, 56.6% below the national median. Renters in Avoyelles Parish pay a median gross rent of $757 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Avoyelles Parish, 11.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 66.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.1 min.
Avoyelles Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (27.4%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
All data for Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.