Avoyelles Parish's estimated 2026 population is 37,549 with a growth rate of -1.03% 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 -10.84% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39 years
Female: 41 years
Male: 37.1 years
There are 29,603 adults, (6,906 of whom are seniors) in Avoyelles Parish.
Female: 19,334 (49.7%)
Male: 19,571 (50.3%)
The racial composition of Avoyelles Parish includes 63.44% White, 27.36% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,680 | 63.44% |
| Black or African American | 10,646 | 27.36% |
| Two or more races | 2,616 | 6.72% |
| Other race | 383 | 0.98% |
| Asian | 354 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 226 | 0.58% |
Avoyelles Parish's average per capita income is $35,211. Household income levels show a median of $39,325. The poverty rate stands at 27.84%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,245 | - |
| Families | $50,844 | $71,706 |
| Households | $39,325 | $62,189 |
| Non Families | $25,478 | $43,772 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate