Rayville, Louisiana
Rayville: City in Louisiana, United States of America
About
Rayville is a city located in the county of Richland Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,695 and a population density of 1,579 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,436 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Rayville
| Population : | 3,436 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Richland Parish |
| Phone Area Codes : | 318 |
| Area : | 2.34 km2 |
| Altitude : | 82 feet / 25 meters |
| Capital city : | Rayville is capital of Richland Parish |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:06:10 (21st December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 71269 |
| Density : | 1,468 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.54% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rayville is located at 32°28'38"N 91°45'17"W (32.4773600, -91.7548500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rayville decreased by 7.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,695 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,760 | 1.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,753 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,739 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,699 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,639 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,600 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,568 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,510 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,474 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,436 | -1.11% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 20,471 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 20,067 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 24,159 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 18,894 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.2% |
| White only, percent : | 89.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 85.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,210 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.3% |
Rayville zip code is 71269.
County name: Richland, County
fips: 22083
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $189,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,525 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $623 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $917 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,707 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.61 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 49,764 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 155,353 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 430,144 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,695 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $80,619 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $36,789 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,730 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 814 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 383 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 103 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,466 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 181 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,312 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,928.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.45 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 12,057 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $67,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $873 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $294 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $610 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,613 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.49 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 73.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 57.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 77.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,739 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 73,084 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 881,859 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 185,483 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,590 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $33,586 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $17,456 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 28.9% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 316 |
| 2019 total employment : | 5,251 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 188,814 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 4.5% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,023 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,221 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 710 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 378 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 464 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 679 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 215 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 877 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 60.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 479.67 |
People born in Rayville (13)
People born in Rayville, including basketball player Elvin Hayes, football player and professional wrestler Ernie Ladd, politician Billy Boles, .
List
- Boogie Woogie Red (American Detroit blues, boogie-woogie and jazz pianist, singer and songwriter) he was born in 18/10/1925
- Edgar Jones (American football player) he was born in 01/12/1984
- Joe Lavender (American football player) he was born in 10/02/1949
- Reggie Burnette (American football player) he was born in 04/10/1968
- Roosevelt Potts (American football player) he was born in 08/01/1971
- Fred W. Jones, Jr. he was born in 24/10/1924
- Terry A. Doughty (United States federal judge for the Western District of Louisiana) he was born in 16/01/1959
- Jalen Tolliver (American football player) he was born in 30/12/1995
- Robert Herring (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1940
- Hershell West (American basketball player)
Schools in Rayville
College & universities near Rayville, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 483212 | Louisiana Delta Community College | Monroe (LA) | 71203 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rayville, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VKS | Vicksburg, MS | 1295 South Frontage Road | BUS |
Post offices near Rayville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rayvill Post Office | Rayville (LA) | 71269 |
Other cities in Richland Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Richland Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 2,753 | Town in Richland Parish, Louisiana |
| Mangham | 627 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Rayville distances to largest Louisiana cities
