Avoyelles Parish , Louisiana
Avoyelles Parish: Parish in Louisiana, United States
About
Avoyelles Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 42,073 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 39,966 inhabitants. Its county seat is Marksville. The county was created 215 years ago in 1807.
Avoyelles Parish Quick Facts
| Population : | 39,966 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| Area : | 2242 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 3.8% |
| Land as percent of area : | 96.2% |
| Named for : | Avoyel |
| Altitude : | 43 feet / 13 meters |
| Capital : | Marksville |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1807 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 16:00:09 (28th May 2022) |
| Density : | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.27% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Avoyelles Parish is located at 31°4'34"N 92°0'5"W (31.0762400, -92.0013800). It has 8 neighbors: Catahoula Parish, Concordia Parish, Evangeline Parish, La Salle Parish, Pointe Coupee Parish, Rapides Parish, Saint Landry Parish and West Feliciana Parish.
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Avoyelles Parish Populated Places
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Avoyelles Parish.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Broussard | 13,076 | Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St. |
| Marksville | 5,271 | City in Louisiana |
| Bunkie | 3,826 | City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Simmesport | 2,032 | Town in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Cottonport | 1,867 | Town in the United States |
| Mansura | 1,342 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Moreauville | 849 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Hessmer | 749 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Plaucheville | 228 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Avoyelles Parish
Avoyelles Parish has 8 neighbours.
- Catahoula Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Concordia Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Evangeline Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- La Salle Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Pointe Coupee Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Rapides Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Saint Landry Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- West Feliciana Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Marksville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Avoyelles Parish decreased by 5.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 42,073 | - | census |
| 2011 | 41,795 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 41,572 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 41,275 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 41,088 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 40,979 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 40,983 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 40,836 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 40,402 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 40,144 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 39,966 | -0.45% | estimation process |
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 439,729 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Jefferson Parish | 432,346 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
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| New Orleans | 389,476 | City; consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States. |
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| Baton Rouge | 219,052 | Capital of Louisiana, United States and seat of East Baton Rouge Parish |
| Calcasieu Parish | 203,310 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Shreveport | 184,786 | Parish seat of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States |
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| Metairie Terrace | 142,489 | City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
| Metairie | 138,481 | Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated places in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana |
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