Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Avoyelles Parish
- State
- Louisiana
- FIPS Code
- 22009
- State FIPS
- 22
- County FIPS
- 009
Geography
- Land Area
- 831.36 sq mi
- Water Area
- 34.27 sq mi
- Total Area
- 865.63 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.088503
- Longitude
- -91.983275
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 38,576
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 29,305
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 37,271 | 96.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,303 | 3.4% |
| White | 24,693 | 64.0% |
| Black | 10,645 | 27.6% |
| Asian | 187 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 210 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 84 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,425 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 879 | 3.0% |
| White | 19,317 | 65.9% |
| Black | 8,390 | 28.6% |
| Asian | 195 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 828 | 2.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 71 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 38,905
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $41,929
- Poverty Rate
- 25.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 10,095
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 24,680 | 63.4% |
| Black | 10,646 | 27.4% |
| Asian | 354 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 23,318
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 10,487 | 45.0% |
| Republican | 7,203 | 30.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,526 | 23.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,485 | 45.0% |
| Female | 12,833 | 55.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,440 | 61.9% |
| Hispanic | 481 | 2.1% |
| Black | 6,424 | 27.5% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,556
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,915 | 54.8% |
| Hispanic | 207 | 43.0% |
| Black | 2,527 | 39.3% |
| Asian | 19 | 38.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,295 | 50.5% |
| Female | 6,261 | 48.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,403 (28.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,027 (11.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 18,381
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $123,897
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $723
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.1%
- Work From Home
- 5.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.