Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
Located in Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish has a population of 38,905 residents and a median age of 39.0 years, making it the #1,230 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 27.8%. The median home value is $122,400, and the median household income is $39,325, which is 48% below the national median.
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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Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In Avoyelles Parish, 11.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 66.0% below the national average, ranking #3,135 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Avoyelles Parish is 71.1 years. 29.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
24.9% of adults in Avoyelles Parish smoke , 45.8% are obese , and 19.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 52.6 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Avoyelles Parish is 12.5 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 23.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 22.8 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
37.3% of children in Avoyelles Parish live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.7 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 41.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Avoyelles Parish is 56.1%. The mean commute time is 36.1 min, which is 30.8% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Avoyelles Parish voted Republican with a margin of 43.2%. The vote was 27.8% Dem / 71% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.4 toward Republicans .
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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.