Avoyelles Parish's estimated 2025 population is 37,794 with a growth rate of -0.81% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Avoyelles Parish is the 28th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 42,115 and has seen a growth of -10.26% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Avoyelles Parish includes 64.31% White, 26.54% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,196 | 64.31% |
| Black or African American | 10,399 | 26.54% |
| Two or more races | 2,781 | 7.1% |
| Native American | 297 | 0.76% |
| Other race | 253 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 250 | 0.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Avoyelles Parish's average per capita income is $34,744. Household income levels show a median of $39,439. The poverty rate stands at 27.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,379 | - |
| Families | $50,629 | $69,608 |
| Households | $39,439 | $59,386 |
| Non Families | $24,549 | $42,128 |
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