Avondale is a CDP located in Jefferson Parish Louisiana. Avondale has a 2024 population of 4,856. Avondale is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -0.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,889 in 2020.
The average household income in Avondale is $59,437 with a poverty rate of 20.58%. The median age in Avondale is 38.2 years: 38.3 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Avondale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,488 | 51.09% |
| Black or African American | 1,378 | 28.3% |
| Asian | 493 | 10.12% |
| Other race | 262 | 5.38% |
| Two or more races | 249 | 5.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,662 | 2.93 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Married | 702 | 3.65 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Non Family | 518 | 1.42 | 82 | 18 |
| Female | 294 | 3.86 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Male | 148 | 2.96 | 100 | 0 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
78.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 497 | 15.46% |
| Associates Degree | 122 | 3.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 185 | 5.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 188 | 5.85% |
| High School Graduate | 1,301 | 40.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 189 | 5.88% |
| Some College | 732 | 22.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,702 | 1,308 | 121 |
| Black | 791 | 677 | 120 |
| Asian | 374 | 292 | 45 |
| Hispanic | 237 | 141 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 154 | 154 | 70 |
| Other Race | 94 | 32 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 45.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,250 | $0 | $46,902 |
| Graduate Degree | $28,272 | $0 | $28,904 |
| High School Graduate | $45,217 | $46,310 | $24,757 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,250 | $29,683 | $39,107 |
| Overall | $33,237 | $36,822 | $28,946 |
| Some College | $31,343 | $35,720 | $23,980 |
$33,237
Average Earnings
$36,822
Average Male
$28,946
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.79% of Avondale residents speak only English, while 20.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 9.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,378 | 336 | 24.38% |
| White | 2,358 | 289 | 12.26% |
| Asian | 493 | 237 | 48.07% |
| Multiple | 249 | 72 | 28.92% |
| Hispanic | 415 | 52 | 12.53% |
| Other | 182 | 41 | 22.53% |
20.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.98%
Male Poverty Rate
23.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Avondale is Asian, with 48.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Avondale is White, with 12.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 28.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.2% |
| High School | 15.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.71% |
| Male Employed | 13.59% |
| Female Employed | 7.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,500 | $63,538 |
| Households | $53,144 | $59,437 |
| Married Families | $74,253 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,333 | $46,373 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.5%
Male Marriage Rate
38.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
134
Number of Veterans
134
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 62 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 70 |
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 76 | 8.59% |
| White | 51 | 2.52% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 3.53% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.5%
Born in Avondale
89.63%
Native Born
10.37%
Foreign Born
3.88%
Non Citizen
6.49%
Naturalized
89.63% of Avondale residents were born in the United States, with 71.5% having been born in Louisiana. 3.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,856 | -7 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 4,863 | -7 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 4,870 | -99 | -1.99% |
| 2021 | 4,969 | 80 | 1.64% |
| 2020 | 4,889 | -432 | -8.12% |
| 2019 | 5,321 | 332 | 6.65% |
| 2018 | 4,989 | -237 | -4.54% |
| 2017 | 5,226 | 103 | 2.01% |
| 2016 | 5,123 | 6 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 5,117 | -145 | -2.76% |
| 2014 | 5,262 | -112 | -2.08% |
| 2013 | 5,374 | -211 | -3.78% |
| 2012 | 5,585 | 225 | 4.2% |
| 2011 | 5,360 | 406 | 8.2% |
| 2010 | 4,954 | 0 | 0% |