Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
Avoyelles Parish is home to 38,905 people. 27.8% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Louisiana rate (18.9%). The median household income is $39,325.
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| Measure | Value | Louisiana | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,905 | 4,611,961 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $39,325 | $60,756 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 27.8% | 18.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 38.4% | 25.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 7.3% | 7.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.5% | 27.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $122,400 | $216,500 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $757 | $1,064 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 55.9% | 54.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.4% | 4.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.0 years | 38.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Catahoula Parish
- Concordia Parish
- Evangeline Parish
- LaSalle Parish
- Pointe Coupee Parish
- Rapides Parish
- St. Landry Parish
- West Feliciana Parish
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.