Avondale, LA Demographics

A map of Avondale's Population by Race

Avondale, Louisiana had a population of 4,582 in 2020. It was 41.3% White, 31.5% Black, 10.8% Asian, 12.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Avondale, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Avondale is the 116th most populous. 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's White Population

1,894 residents of Avondale identify as White, or 41.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Avondale less than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Avondale is ranked #369 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Avondale is more White than neighboring Bridge City (27.5% White), and Waggaman (23.4% White). Avondale is less White than neighboring Harahan (81.4% White), Elmwood (49.2% White), and Westwego (57.8% White).

Avondale's Black Population

1,444 residents of Avondale identify as Black, or 31.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Avondale roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Avondale is ranked #207 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Avondale is more Black than neighboring Harahan (4.2% Black), Elmwood (28% Black), and Westwego (27.1% Black). Avondale is less Black than neighboring Bridge City (43.3% Black), and Waggaman (64.6% Black).

Avondale's Asian Population

494 residents of Avondale identify as Asian, or 10.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Avondale slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Avondale is ranked #4 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Avondale is more Asian than neighboring Harahan (1.2% Asian), Bridge City (2.5% Asian), Elmwood (8.8% Asian), Westwego (1% Asian), and Waggaman (1.3% Asian).

Avondale's Hispanic Population

555 residents of Avondale identify as Hispanic, or 12.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Avondale slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Avondale is ranked #33 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Avondale is more Hispanic than neighboring Harahan (9% Hispanic), Elmwood (9.6% Hispanic), Westwego (8.9% Hispanic), and Waggaman (7.3% Hispanic). Avondale is less Hispanic than neighboring Bridge City (23.2% Hispanic).

Avondale's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Avondale identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Avondale roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Avondale is ranked #187 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Avondale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harahan (0.4% Native American/Other), and Bridge City (0.7% Native American/Other). Avondale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elmwood (1% Native American/Other), Westwego (1.5% Native American/Other), and Waggaman (1% Native American/Other).

Avondale's Multiracial Population

160 residents of Avondale identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Avondale roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Avondale is ranked #216 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Avondale is more Multiracial than neighboring Bridge City (2.8% Multiracial), and Waggaman (2.5% Multiracial). Avondale is less Multiracial than neighboring Harahan (3.9% Multiracial), and Westwego (3.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.