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Rayville

County:
Richland Parish
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.31
State:
Louisiana

Rayville is a town located in Richland Parish, Louisiana. Rayville has a 2026 population of 3,123. It is also the county seat of Richland Parish. Rayville is currently declining at a rate of -1.14% annually and its population has decreased by -6.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,338 in 2020.

The median household income in Rayville is $27,273 with a poverty rate of 41.09%. The median age in Rayville is 31.1 years: 25.5 years for males, and 33.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 75.5 males.

3.1K
Total Population
1,352
Density (mi²)
-36 -1.14%
Growth

Rayville Population

Rayville Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,123-36-1.14%
20253,159-36-1.13%
20243,195-32-0.99%
20233,227-32-0.98%
20223,259-28-0.85%
20213,287-58-1.73%
20203,338-139-4%
20193,477-33-0.94%
20183,510-61-1.71%
20173,571-34-0.94%
20163,605-36-0.99%
20153,641-62-1.67%
20143,703-42-1.12%
20133,745-13-0.35%
20123,758-6-0.16%
20113,764621.67%
20103,70270.19%
20004,234-177-4.01%
19904,411-199-4.32%
19804,61064816.36%
19703,962-90-2.22%
19604,05291429.13%
19503,13800%

Median Age

Overall: 31.1 years
Female: 33.3 years
Male: 25.5 years

Rayville Adults

There are 2,157 adults, (486 of whom are seniors) in Rayville.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,858 (57%)
Male: 1,403 (43%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Rayville includes 80.01% Black or African American, 18.46% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,60980.01%
White60218.46%
Two or more races501.53%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,60980.01%
White60218.46%
Two or more races501.53%

Rayville Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Rayville 's average per capita income is $29,096. Household income levels show a median of $27,273. The poverty rate stands at 41.09%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$52,466-
Families$33,180$40,780
Households$27,273$36,956
Non Families$15,085$26,531

$29,096

Average Income

$27,273

Median Household Income

41.09%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)