City safety & data profile

PinevilleLA

Pineville, LA is a 14K-resident city in Rapides Parish with a median household income of $49,774.

Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Pineville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Pineville has a population larger than 25% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $201,500, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

14K
Population
Top 75%
By size
$49,774
Median income
$201,500
Median home
21.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Pineville

Pineville posts a median household income higher than 9% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Pineville area.

Top 91%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Pineville

Where Pineville income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$49,774 Bottom 9% higher than 9% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. LA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Pineville, LA beyond the headline numbers

Pineville sits inside Rapides Parish, Louisiana, at roughly 31.32°N, -92.43°W. Population 14,403, $49,774 median household income. Median home value $201,500, median rent $910. Poverty rate 21.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Pineville's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 40%, then high blood pressure at 40%. 2 hospitals in/around Pineville, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Pineville from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
14,403
Pineville
Median Income
$49,774
-27% vs avg
Median Home Value
$201,500
-12% vs avg
Median Age
36.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Rapides Parish) - Pineville's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
128K-3%
Median Income
$54,967+34%
Median Home Value
$181,100+50%
Poverty Rate
19.9%+0%
Unemployment
5.1%-41%

Economics

Economics indicators for Pineville, LA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$910/mo
Poverty Rate
21.1% +49% vs avg
Unemployment 3.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 26.2%
Work From Home 6.7%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 63.8%
African American 30.7%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
40%
High Blood Pressure
40%
Obesity
38.7%
Physical Inactivity
28.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.9%
Current Smoking
16.9%
Binge Drinking
16.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.9%
Diabetes
13.4%
Current Asthma
10.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.3%
Annual Checkup 81.1%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.7%
Stroke
3.9%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Pineville, LA? ▼
Pineville, LA has a population of 14,403 people, located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median household income in Pineville? ▼
The median household income in Pineville, LA is $49,774 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 21.1%.
What is the median home value in Pineville? ▼
The median home value in Pineville, LA is $201,500. Median rent is $910/month.
What are the top health concerns in Pineville? ▼
The top health indicators in Pineville include Short Sleep Duration (40%), High Blood Pressure (40%), Obesity (38.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Pineville? ▼
Pineville has 2 hospitals. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Pineville? ▼
The median age in Pineville, LA is 36.2 years. 26.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Pineville, LA is located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. With a population of 14K and a $49,774 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 2 hospitals. Safety alerts for the Pineville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Pineville's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Pineville area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Rapides Parish) where that is the smallest published unit.

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