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Rayne, LA
City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana.
Population
7,105
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,858
ZIP codes
0
Rayne and its ZIP codes
Rayne at a glance
- Rayne is about 17 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 81st among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- The median household income is $42,151, 31% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,500 (28% below Louisiana) and median rent is $828 a month.
Local data for Rayne, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rayne, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,151
Poverty rate
25.5%
Median home value
$156,500
Median rent
$828/mo
Homeownership
54.4%
Bachelor's or higher
8.7%
Median age
30.1
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (459), French Americans (359), Italian Americans (312).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Acadia Parish. PPP loans are for Rayne.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,047
14,889 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,423
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$356M
FY 2026, $6,183 per person
How people get to work
Rayne, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.2%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rayne, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
274
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,184
9.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 42°F
63.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rayne, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.4%
U.S. 33.3% +13.1 pts
Diabetes
21.4%
U.S. 12.1% +9.3 pts
Smoking
26.3%
U.S. 12.8% +13.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Rayne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DusonTown | 4.3 mi | 3 |
| CrowleyCity | 6.8 mi | 5.9 |
| BranchCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 7.4 |
| OssunCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 3.4 |
| ScottCity | 10 mi | 11.7 |
| CanktonVillage | 12 mi | 2 |
| Church PointTown | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| EstherwoodVillage | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| MauriceVillage | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| LafayetteCity | 13 mi | 56.2 |
| CarencroCity | 14 mi | 7.9 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| EganCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| IotaTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| MorseVillage | 16 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rayne, LA in?
- Rayne is in Acadia Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Rayne, LA?
- About 7,105 people live in Rayne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rayne?
- Nearby places include Duson (4.3 mi), Crowley (6.8 mi), Branch (7.2 mi), Ossun (9.9 mi), Scott (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023