Ville Platte, LA is a small city in Evangeline Parish. With a population of 6,488, Ville Platte has a population density of 1,754 people per square mile- much less than the US average 93 people per square mile. In Ville Platte you can find many local businesses such as Carriere’s Grocery Store and Richey’s Drug Store. There are many year-round outdoor activities for residents to enjoy such as bass fishing and bird watching at Chicot State Park. Other organizations in the area include St. Landry-Evangeline United Way and South Louisiana Economic Council. Local sporting events include the annual Run For The Roses 5K race held in April which benefits Friends of Acadiana Parks and Trails.
The population in Ville Platte is 6,488. There are 1,615 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ville Platte is 37.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ville Platte is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ville Platte
- 29.9% are married
- 15.9% are divorced
- 19.1% are married with children
- 33.0% have children, but are single
Race in Ville Platte
- 36.9% are White
- 61.8% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander