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Fifth Ward, LA

Census-designated place in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.

Population

1,277

Land area

5.2sq mi

People per sq mi

246

ZIP codes

0

Fifth Ward and its ZIP codes

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Fifth Ward at a glance

  • Fifth Ward is about 2.3 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $51,279 a year, 16% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
  • Median rent is $888 a month.

Local data for Fifth Ward, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Fifth Ward, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$51,279

Poverty rate

5.7%

Median rent

$888/mo

Homeownership

69.7%

Bachelor's or higher

14.7%

Median age

40.5

Average commute

53.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (450), Italian Americans (294), Mexican Americans (207).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Avoyelles Parish. PPP loans are for Fifth Ward.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$42,879

9,785 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,360

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$266M

FY 2026, $6,700 per person

Avoyelles Parish economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Fifth Ward, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.0%
  • Carpooled18.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
  • Worked from home3.5%

Average one-way commute: 53.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Fifth Ward, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

280

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

752

4.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 39°F

61.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Fifth Ward, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.7%

U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts

Diabetes

13.3%

U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts

Smoking

20.4%

U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.9%

U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts

Cities near Fifth Ward

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
EchoCensus-designated place5.1 mi1.7
HessmerVillage5.2 mi0.8
MarksvilleCity5.4 mi4.8
MansuraTown7 mi2.9
Center PointCensus-designated place9.5 mi4.7
CheneyvilleTown11 mi1
CottonportTown11 mi2
BunkieCity12 mi3
MoreauvilleVillage12 mi3
EvergreenTown12 mi1
LecompteTown14 mi1.1
PlauchevilleVillage15 mi1.5
BordelonvilleCensus-designated place15 mi4.3
DevilleCensus-designated place15 mi13.1
WoodworthTown21 mi8.9
MorrowCensus-designated place21 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Fifth Ward, LA in?
Fifth Ward is in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Fifth Ward, LA?
About 1,277 people live in Fifth Ward, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Fifth Ward?
Nearby places include Echo (5.1 mi), Hessmer (5.2 mi), Marksville (5.4 mi), Mansura (7 mi), Center Point (9.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023