Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 28th-largest in Louisiana
The population of Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana is 39,176 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 28th-largest county in Louisiana. The median household income is $39,439, the median home value is $120,200, and the median age is 38.2.
The population of Avoyelles Parish has declined 8.9% since 2010 (42,115 → 38,373), a -0.66% annualized rate.
39,176
Population
-0.66%
Annual growth
47
People / sq mi
$39,439
Median Income
$120,200
Median Home Value
Avoyelles Parish covers 831 sq mi of land at 47.1 people per square mile.
About Avoyelles Parish, LA
Avoyelles Parish is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 9.5% of the population. With 39,176 residents, Avoyelles Parish is a county in Louisiana. It ranks #28 among counties in Louisiana by population.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US counties: the median household earns just $39,439, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US counties: 22.5%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $120,200, with typical rent around $739.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US counties, 10.9%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is rare here (3.4%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 36 minutes each way.
Avoyelles Parish Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Avoyelles Parish had a population of 42,115 in 2010 and 38,373 in 2024, a -8.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 42,115 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.66%.
38,373
Population (2024)
42,115
Population (2010)
42,115
Peak (2010)
-0.66%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 42,115 |
| 2011 | 41,805 |
| 2012 | 41,584 |
| 2013 | 41,288 |
| 2014 | 41,101 |
| 2015 | 40,992 |
| 2016 | 40,970 |
| 2017 | 40,840 |
| 2018 | 40,410 |
| 2019 | 40,138 |
| 2020 | 39,640 |
| 2021 | 39,261 |
| 2022 | 38,733 |
| 2023 | 38,520 |
| 2024 | 38,373 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.3% |
| Black or African American | 26.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
38.2
Median Age
50.0%
Female
50.0%
Male
17.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.8% · Seniors (65+): 17.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $39,439$-20,584 vs state |
| Mean household income | $59,386 |
| Per-capita income | $23,854 |
| Poverty rate | 22.5%+8.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 45.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Avoyelles Parish is professional & business services, accounting for 23.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
2.1%
Carpool
83.2%
Public transit
3.4%
Work from home
36.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$120,200$-88,500 vs state
Median home value
$739
Median rent
68.7%
Homeownership rate
18,323
Total housing units
79.4%
Occupied
20.6%
Vacant
31.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.4%
With health insurance
86.4%
With broadband internet
9.5%
Foreign-born
5.5%
Veterans (18+)
24.8%
With a disability
91.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
77.0%
High School+
10.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana has a population of 39,176 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 28th-largest county in Louisiana. Population density is 47 people per square mile.
The population of Avoyelles Parish has declined 8.9% since 2010 (42,115 → 38,373), a -0.66% annualized rate.
The median household income in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana is $39,439, with mean (average) household income of $59,386 and per-capita income of $23,854. 22.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Avoyelles Parish, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (64.3%), Black or African American (26.5%), Hispanic or Latino (4.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana is 38.2 years. Residents are 50.0% female and 50.0% male.
The median home value in Avoyelles Parish is $120,200 and median monthly rent is $739. 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 18,323 total housing units, 20.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.
New Orleans is among the largest cities associated with Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, with a population of 376,035.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.