Avoyelles County Demographics

A map of Avoyelles County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	24,401	25,236	62.7%	63.6%
Black	10,646	10,649	27.4%	26.8%
Multiracial	1,806	1,520	4.6%	3.8%
Hispanic	1,562	1,485	4.0%	3.7%
Asian	253	345	0.7%	0.9%
Native American/Other	237	458	0.6%	1.2%

Avoyelles County, Louisiana has an estimated population of 38,905, a slight decrease from the 39,693 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.7% White, 27.4% Black, 4.6% Multiracial, 4.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Avoyelles County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Avoyelles has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Avoyelles County, that probability was 52.1% in 2020 and 52.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Avoyelles County is ranked the 28th most populous county in Louisiana, out of 64 counties. Avoyelles County was ranked the 28th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Avoyelles County's White Population

24,401 residents of Avoyelles County, or 62.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Avoyelles County is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Avoyelles County ranks 24th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Avoyelles County's White population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Avoyelles County's population has decreased from 63.6% to 62.7%.

Avoyelles County is more White than neighboring St. Landry County (52.1% White), Concordia County (55.5% White), Pointe Coupee County (59.7% White), and Rapides County (59.4% White). Avoyelles County is less White than neighboring Evangeline County (64.5% White).

Avoyelles County's Black Population

10,646 residents of Avoyelles County, or 27.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Avoyelles County is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Avoyelles County ranks 34th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Avoyelles County's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Avoyelles County's population has increased from 26.8% to 27.4%.

Avoyelles County is more Black than neighboring Evangeline County (25.5% Black). Avoyelles County is less Black than neighboring St. Landry County (39.7% Black), Concordia County (39% Black), Pointe Coupee County (32.6% Black), and Rapides County (30.7% Black).

Avoyelles County's Asian Population

253 residents of Avoyelles County, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Avoyelles County is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Avoyelles County ranks 24th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Avoyelles County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 26.7%. Asian residents' share of Avoyelles County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Avoyelles County is more Asian than neighboring St. Landry County (0.6% Asian), Concordia County (0.2% Asian), Evangeline County (0.4% Asian), and Pointe Coupee County (0.1% Asian). Avoyelles County is less Asian than neighboring Rapides County (1.1% Asian).

Avoyelles County's Hispanic Population

1,562 residents of Avoyelles County, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Avoyelles County is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Avoyelles County ranks 34th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Avoyelles County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Avoyelles County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Avoyelles County is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Landry County (3.1% Hispanic), Concordia County (2.8% Hispanic), and Pointe Coupee County (3.5% Hispanic). Avoyelles County is less Hispanic than neighboring Evangeline County (4.9% Hispanic), and Rapides County (4.2% Hispanic).

Avoyelles County's Native American/Other Population

237 residents of Avoyelles County, 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 Avoyelles County is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Avoyelles County ranks 11th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Avoyelles County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 48.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Avoyelles County's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.6%.

Avoyelles County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Concordia County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Pointe Coupee County (0.4% Native American/Other). Avoyelles County is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Landry County (1.2% Native American/Other), Evangeline County (1.2% Native American/Other), and Rapides County (0.8% Native American/Other).

Avoyelles County's Multiracial Population

1,806 residents of Avoyelles County, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Avoyelles County is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Avoyelles County ranks 14th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Avoyelles County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Avoyelles County's population has increased from 3.8% to 4.6%.

Avoyelles County is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Landry County (3.3% Multiracial), Concordia County (2.1% Multiracial), Evangeline County (3.5% Multiracial), Pointe Coupee County (3.6% Multiracial), and Rapides County (3.7% 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.