Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Name: Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana has a population of 38,905, the 28th most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $39,325 and the median home value is $122,400. The poverty rate is 27.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Avoyelles Parish Quick Facts

Population 38,905

Median Household Income $39,325

Median Home Value $122,400

Poverty Rate 27.8%

Unemployment Rate 6.9%

Median Age 39.0 years

Homeownership Rate 70.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 11.5%

High School Graduation 76.7%

Cities/Places 12

Population 38,905 28th of 64

Median Income $39,325 35% lower than state

Poverty Rate 27.8%

Unemployment 6.9%

How Avoyelles Parish Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	39,176	38,905	-0.7%
Median household income	$39,439	$39,325	-0.3%
Median home value	$120,200	$122,400	+1.8%

Median Household Income

Avoyelles Parish

$39,325

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Avoyelles Parish

$122,400

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 32.6%

$25K-$50K 25.4%

$50K-$100K 23.4%

$100K+ 18.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.6%

$10K-$15K

10.9%

$15K-$20K

7.4%

$20K-$25K

6.6%

$25K-$30K

7.5%

$30K-$35K

5.1%

$35K-$40K

5.5%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

6.5%

$60K-$75K

6.5%

$75K-$100K

10.4%

$100K-$125K

8.0%

$125K-$150K

4.2%

$150K-$200K

3.3%

$200K+

3.1%

Employment

6.9% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

49.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.1%

Renter 29.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $757/mo 23.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.9%

18-34

21.0%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

23.6%

75+

7.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Avoyelles Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Marksville	4,905	$36,202	34.6%	$151,900
Bunkie	3,253	$22,267	55.0%	$93,300
Cottonport	1,858	$31,875	27.4%	$88,300
Simmesport	1,625	$29,712	37.6%	$63,100
Fifth Ward	1,277	$51,279	5.7%	N/A
Mansura	1,263	$21,797	52.2%	$117,300
Hessmer	828	$50,625	26.7%	$171,300
Moreauville	773	$48,850	22.4%	$148,400
Center Point	580	$14,655	80.3%	$184,200
Evergreen	297	$15,938	40.7%	N/A
Plaucheville	193	$45,625	9.3%	$118,300
Bordelonville	150	N/A	34.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Avoyelles Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 38,905. It is the 28th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Avoyelles Parish is 39.0 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Avoyelles Parish is $39,325. This is 35% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 51% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.8%. This is 47% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $122,400. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Avoyelles Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.4%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

11.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Avoyelles Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana?

Avoyelles Parish has a population of 38,905, making it the 28th most populous county in Louisiana.

What is the median income in Avoyelles Parish?

The median household income in Avoyelles Parish is $39,325 with a poverty rate of 27.8%.

How many cities are in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana?

Avoyelles Parish contains 12 Census-designated places.