The Town FilesAvoyelles Parish, Louisiana
38,905 people. The median home is worth $122,400 (typical Louisiana town: $166,450) and the median household earns $39,325.
Towns in Avoyelles Parish
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marksville | 5,065 | $151,900 | $36,202 | 34.8 |
| Bunkie | 3,346 | $93,300 | $22,267 | 40.4 |
| Cottonport | 2,023 | $88,300 | $31,875 | 31.4 |
| Simmesport | 1,468 | $63,100 | $29,712 | 40.1 |
| Mansura | 1,320 | $117,300 | $21,797 | 44.4 |
| Moreauville | 984 | $148,400 | $48,850 | 37.2 |
| Fifth Ward | 921 | — | $51,279 | 40.5 |
| Hessmer | 772 | $171,300 | $50,625 | 41.0 |
| Center Point | 520 | $184,200 | $14,655 | 51.3 |
People and housing
| Avoyelles Parish | Typical Louisiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $122,400 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $757 | $887 |
| Median household income | $39,325 | $52,134 |
| Median age | 39.0 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.5% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.8% | 20.4% |
Jobs and pay
9,801 jobs in 2024, average pay $42,336 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 280 storm events in Avoyelles Parish from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Avoyelles Parish has been included in 42 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).