Avoyelles Parish's estimated 2026 population is 38,079 with a growth rate of -0.38% 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 -9.58% 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 and multiracial populations.
White (64.31%)
Black or African American (26.54%)
Two or more races (7.1%)
Native American (0.76%)
Other race (0.65%)
Asian (0.64%)
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% |
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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