Avondale, LA Demographics

A map of Avondale's Population by Race

Avondale, Louisiana has an estimated population of 4,608, a less than 1% change from the 4,582 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.1% Black, 30.2% White, 12.4% Asian, 9.7% Hispanic, 6.9% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Avondale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Avondale has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Avondale, that probability was 70.2% in 2020 and 71.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Avondale is ranked the 111th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Avondale was ranked the 116th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Avondale's White Population

1,391 residents of Avondale, or 30.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Avondale is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Avondale ranks 369th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avondale's White population has declined by an estimated 26.6%. White residents' share of Avondale's population has decreased from 41.3% to 30.2%.

Avondale is more White than neighboring Bridge City (24.4% White), and Waggaman (17.3% White). Avondale is less White than neighboring Harahan (82.9% White), Elmwood (43% White), and Westwego (63.1% White).

Avondale's Black Population

1,850 residents of Avondale, or 40.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Avondale is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Avondale ranks 207th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avondale's Black population has grown by an estimated 28.1%. Black residents' share of Avondale's population has increased from 31.5% to 40.1%.

Avondale is more Black than neighboring Harahan (3.4% Black), Bridge City (34.9% Black), Elmwood (26.1% Black), and Westwego (23.7% Black). Avondale is less Black than neighboring Waggaman (72.4% Black).

Avondale's Asian Population

572 residents of Avondale, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Avondale is considerably higher than in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Avondale ranks 4th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avondale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. Asian residents' share of Avondale's population has increased from 10.8% to 12.4%.

Avondale is more Asian than neighboring Harahan (2.8% Asian), Bridge City (0.6% Asian), Elmwood (11.5% Asian), Westwego (2.5% Asian), and Waggaman (1.3% Asian).

Avondale's Hispanic Population

447 residents of Avondale, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Avondale is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Avondale ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avondale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 19.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Avondale's population has decreased from 12.1% to 9.7%.

Avondale is more Hispanic than neighboring Harahan (8.3% Hispanic), Westwego (4.9% Hispanic), and Waggaman (6.4% Hispanic). Avondale is less Hispanic than neighboring Bridge City (35.9% Hispanic), and Elmwood (14.7% Hispanic).

Avondale's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Avondale, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Avondale is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Avondale ranks 217th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avondale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Avondale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Avondale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elmwood (0.4% Native American/Other), and Waggaman (0% Native American/Other). Avondale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Harahan (1.1% Native American/Other), Bridge City (2.4% Native American/Other), and Westwego (0.8% Native American/Other).

Avondale's Multiracial Population

320 residents of Avondale, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Avondale is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Avondale ranks 224th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avondale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Avondale's population has increased from 3.5% to 6.9%.

Avondale is more Multiracial than neighboring Harahan (1.5% Multiracial), Bridge City (1.8% Multiracial), Elmwood (4.3% Multiracial), Westwego (5.2% Multiracial), and Waggaman (2.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.