Avoyelles County Demographics

A map of Avoyelles County's Population by Race

Avoyelles County, Louisiana had a population of 39,693 in 2020. It was 63.6% White, 26.8% Black, 0.9% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Avoyelles County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Avoyelles County is the 28th most populous county of the 64 counties in Louisiana.

Avoyelles County's White Population

25,236 residents of Avoyelles County identify as White, or 63.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Avoyelles County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Avoyelles County is ranked #24 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Avoyelles County is more White than neighboring St. Landry County (52.4% White), Concordia County (54.4% White), Pointe Coupee County (59% White), and Rapides County (58.7% White). Avoyelles County is less White than neighboring Evangeline County (65.4% White).

Avoyelles County's Black Population

10,649 residents of Avoyelles County identify as Black, or 26.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Avoyelles County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Avoyelles County is ranked #34 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Avoyelles County is more Black than neighboring Evangeline County (26.6% Black). Avoyelles County is less Black than neighboring St. Landry County (41.5% Black), Concordia County (40% Black), Pointe Coupee County (34.8% Black), and Rapides County (31% Black).

Avoyelles County's Asian Population

345 residents of Avoyelles County identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Avoyelles County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Avoyelles County is ranked #24 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Avoyelles County is more Asian than neighboring St. Landry County (0.5% Asian), Concordia County (0.6% Asian), Evangeline County (0.6% Asian), and Pointe Coupee County (0.3% Asian). Avoyelles County is less Asian than neighboring Rapides County (1.4% Asian).

Avoyelles County's Hispanic Population

1,485 residents of Avoyelles County identify as Hispanic, or 3.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Avoyelles County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Avoyelles County is ranked #34 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Avoyelles County is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Landry County (2.6% Hispanic), Concordia County (2.5% Hispanic), and Pointe Coupee County (3% Hispanic). Avoyelles County is less Hispanic than neighboring Evangeline County (4.1% Hispanic), and Rapides County (3.9% Hispanic).

Avoyelles County's Native American/Other Population

458 residents of Avoyelles County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Avoyelles County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Avoyelles County is ranked #11 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Avoyelles County is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Landry County (0.5% Native American/Other), Concordia County (0.3% Native American/Other), Evangeline County (0.4% Native American/Other), Pointe Coupee County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Rapides County (1.1% Native American/Other).

Avoyelles County's Multiracial Population

1,520 residents of Avoyelles County identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Avoyelles County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Avoyelles County is ranked #14 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Avoyelles County is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Landry County (2.5% Multiracial), Concordia County (2.3% Multiracial), Evangeline County (2.9% Multiracial), and Pointe Coupee County (2.5% Multiracial). Avoyelles County is less Multiracial than neighboring Rapides County (4% Multiracial).

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