2023 ACS Census Data · Population 39,176
Avoyelles Parish is a small county in Louisiana with a population of 39,176. The median household income is $39,439, 39% below the national average. The poverty rate is 27.4%, median home value is $120,200, and 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 55% below the national average.
Population
39,176
2023 estimate
Rank #1225 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$39,439
Household
Rank #3064 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$120,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #2537 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
10.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #3145 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
8.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
29% below Louisiana avg·39% below national avg
Poverty Rate
30% below Louisiana avg·83% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
8% below Louisiana avg·15% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$23,854
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
27.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
49.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
26% below Louisiana avg·43% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
15% below Louisiana avg·20% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
5% below Louisiana avg·6% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
11% below Louisiana avg·13% below national avg
Housing Units
18,323
Households
14,540
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,044
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
75.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
36 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
42% below Louisiana avg·55% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
8% below Louisiana avg·13% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
19.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.1%
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