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Rayville, LA
Town in Richland Parish, Louisiana.
Population
3,261
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,412
ZIP codes
0
Rayville and its ZIP codes
Rayville at a glance
- Rayville is about 13 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $27,273 a year, 55% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,100 (54% below Louisiana) and median rent is $907 a month.
Local data for Rayville, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rayville, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,273
Poverty rate
41.1%
Median home value
$99,100
Median rent
$907/mo
Homeownership
34.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.0%
Median age
31.1
Average commute
19.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (34), Irish Americans (19), French Americans (9).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richland Parish. PPP loans are for Rayville.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,823
6,378 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,522
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $6,792 per person
How people get to work
Rayville, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.9%
- Carpooled16.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rayville, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
344
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
460
5.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 38°F
60.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rayville, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
51.7%
U.S. 33.3% +18.4 pts
Diabetes
25.2%
U.S. 12.1% +13.1 pts
Smoking
27.6%
U.S. 12.8% +14.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities near Rayville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StartCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3.5 |
| ManghamTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Oak RidgeVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| BaskinVillage | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| SwartzCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.1 |
| DelhiTown | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| CollinstonVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| LakeshoreCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| RichwoodTown | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| EppsVillage | 19 mi | 1 |
| MonroeCity | 20 mi | 29.7 |
| WinnsboroCity | 20 mi | 4 |
| Mer RougeVillage | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| SterlingtonTown | 22 mi | 2.8 |
| BastropCity | 23 mi | 8.6 |
| West MonroeCity | 23 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rayville, LA in?
- Rayville is in Richland Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Rayville, LA?
- About 3,261 people live in Rayville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rayville?
- Nearby places include Start (6.5 mi), Mangham (11 mi), Oak Ridge (11 mi), Baskin (14 mi), Swartz (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023