Rayne, Louisiana
Rayne: City in Louisiana, United States
About
Rayne is a city located in the county of Acadia Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,953 and a population density of 807 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,983 inhabitants.
The city was created 141 years ago in 1882.
Quick Facts about Rayne
| Population : | 7,983 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Acadia Parish |
| Phone Area Codes : | 337 |
| Area : | 9.86 km2 |
| Altitude : | 36 feet / 11 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1883 (141 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 20:48:15 (21st December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 70578 |
| Density : | 810 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.38% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rayne is located at 30°14'6"N 92°16'6"W (30.2349300, -92.2684600).
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Official website of Rayne
Demographics
The population of Rayne increased by 0.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,953 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,907 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,001 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,003 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,019 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,979 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,086 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,098 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,021 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,992 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,983 | -0.11% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,244 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,301 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,373 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,298 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 27.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.3% |
| White only, percent : | 75.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 48.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 41.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 276 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 30.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.5% |
Rayne zip code is 70578.
County name: Acadia, County
fips: 22001
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $93,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,043 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $467 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $663 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,790 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.78 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 67.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 12,283 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 64,581 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 149,625 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,840 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,190 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,124 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 483 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 196 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 147 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 56 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 388 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 382 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,268.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.54 |
People born in Rayne (19)
People born in Rayne, including rock musician and pioneer of the swamp pop musical genre Johnnie Allan, Cajun musician Belton Richard, musicologist and ethnomusicologist Irene Whitfield Holmes, .
List
- Jo-El Sonnier (American singer) he was born in 02/10/1946
- Keith Moffatt (American high jumper) he was born in 14/10/1984
- David Lawrence (American basketball coach and basketball player) he was born in 05/05/1959
- Donnie Meche (American jockey) he was born in 10/10/1974
- Ed Zaunbrecher (American football coach) he was born in 01/03/1950
- Elvis J. Perrodin (American horse racing jockey) he was born in 14/12/1956
- Gerard Melancon (American jockey) he was born in 19/05/1967
- Josh Reed (American football player, wide receiver) he was born in 01/05/1980
- Shawn Sonnier he was born in 05/07/1976
- Dave Petitjean (American actor (1928-2013)) he was born in 11/01/1928
- Francis Dugas (Louisiana lawyer and politician) he was born in 09/06/1919
- Margaret Rose Henry (American politician) she was born in 20/06/1944
- Mike Heinen (professional golfer) he was born in 17/01/1967
- Leroy Leblanc (American musician) he was born in 30/01/1915
- Joe Werner (Cajun musician from the United States) he was born in 20/09/1909
- Barry Milligan
Schools in Rayne
College & universities near Rayne, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 407142 | Cosmetology Training Center | Lafayette (LA) | 70503 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rayne, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFT | Lafayette | 133 East Grant St. | RAIL |
| NIB | New Iberia | West Washington St. | RAIL |
| LCH | Lake Charles | 100 Ryan Street | RAIL |
| BTR | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1253 Florida St. | BUS |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Rayne , Pennsylvania township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania with a population of 2,781 people.
Other cities in Acadia Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Acadia Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Crowley | 12,520 | City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Church Point | 4,367 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Iota | 1,428 | Town in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Estherwood | 1,081 | Village in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
| Morse | 803 | Community in Louisiana, USA |
| Mermentau | 621 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Rayne distances to largest Louisiana cities
