Rayville is a town located in Richland Parish Louisiana. Rayville has a 2024 population of 3,184. Rayville is currently declining at a rate of -1.24% annually and its population has decreased by -4.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,342 in 2020.
The average household income in Rayville is $33,547 with a poverty rate of 38.55%. The median age in Rayville is 31 years: 26.8 years for males, and 31.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rayville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,632 | 79.83% |
| White | 592 | 17.96% |
| Two or more races | 73 | 2.21% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,113 | 2.86 | 32.3 | 67.7 |
| Female | 360 | 3.54 | 8.6 | 91.4 |
| Non Family | 347 | 1.04 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Married | 236 | 4.74 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Male | 170 | 2.51 | 41.8 | 58.2 |
3.61
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
32.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 404 | 22.06% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 3.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 151 | 8.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 106 | 5.79% |
| High School Graduate | 662 | 36.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 125 | 6.83% |
| Some College | 327 | 17.86% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,373 | 930 | 147 |
| White | 385 | 299 | 110 |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 73 | 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 white people with a rate of 28.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $105,179 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $34,063 | $0 | $32,656 |
| High School Graduate | $23,068 | $16,944 | $33,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $62,738 | $16,717 |
| Overall | $25,136 | $30,288 | $24,623 |
| Some College | $30,000 | $0 | $24,919 |
$25,136
Average Earnings
$30,288
Average Male
$24,623
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.47% of Rayville residents speak only English, while 0.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,579 | 1,097 | 42.54% |
| White | 526 | 128 | 24.33% |
38.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
36.41%
Male Poverty Rate
40.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rayville is Black, with 42.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rayville is White, with 24.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 49.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.19% |
| High School | 25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 74.19% |
| Female Employed | 20.86% |
| Male Employed | 14.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $24,844 | $33,055 |
| Households | $24,474 | $33,547 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,380 | $29,530 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.1%
Male Marriage Rate
21.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
90
Number of Veterans
90
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 67 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 12.05% |
| Black | 40 | 2.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
70%
Veteran Poverty Rate
6.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.5%
Labor Force Participation
37.9%
Employment Rate
12%
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
92.21%
Born in Rayville
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Rayville residents were born in the United States, with 92.21% having been born in Louisiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,987 | -40 | -1.32% |
| 2028 | 3,027 | -39 | -1.27% |
| 2027 | 3,066 | -39 | -1.26% |
| 2026 | 3,105 | -40 | -1.27% |
| 2025 | 3,145 | -39 | -1.22% |
| 2024 | 3,184 | -40 | -1.24% |
| 2023 | 3,224 | -31 | -0.95% |
| 2022 | 3,255 | -36 | -1.09% |
| 2021 | 3,291 | -51 | -1.53% |
| 2020 | 3,342 | -135 | -3.88% |
| 2019 | 3,477 | -33 | -0.94% |
| 2018 | 3,510 | -61 | -1.71% |
| 2017 | 3,571 | -34 | -0.94% |
| 2016 | 3,605 | -36 | -0.99% |
| 2015 | 3,641 | -62 | -1.67% |
| 2014 | 3,703 | -42 | -1.12% |
| 2013 | 3,745 | -13 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 3,758 | -6 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 3,764 | 62 | 1.67% |
| 2010 | 3,702 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,234 | -177 | -4.01% |
| 1990 | 4,411 | -199 | -4.32% |
| 1980 | 4,610 | 648 | 16.36% |
| 1970 | 3,962 | -90 | -2.22% |
| 1960 | 4,052 | 914 | 29.13% |
| 1950 | 3,138 | 151 | 5.06% |